Crazy how hard i chased so many symptoms and how simple the problem was. The battery was simply too low to spin the engine fast enough to create good spark. It would start up the first time or two each time I worked on it, likely from the battery being somewhat charged up, but then nothing. I...
I have 2 sets of carbs, one from maybe a 1993 model (have 2 air orifice in them) and the original off the 1995 i have. Which ones are better and would i be better off rebuilding and running?
I guess my main issue right now is that I can't even get it to idle with the throttle plates closed all the way as it should. Will only hold an idle with the timing so advanced that it hold the throttle plates open slightly. Also cannot get it to run at wide open throttle under a load. Only in...
My problem is that I'm not sure if it had the optical system or not. The ignition components were stripped off the donor motor. Also I'm finding varying answers when searching the internet for this info.
Backstory....i am a harley davidson mechanic and do a lot of tinkering on boats on the side. I recently traded for a boat with a blown motor. The guy bought and included a complete used powerhead that a boat shop told him would be compatible. The motor is a 1995 johnson 200 venom. The parts...
