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Ok, here is my problem... 1987 Johnson 150 Model #150949C... Motor starts fine and idles fine, when i put it into gear it usually sputters and dies acts like it is flooded. Sometimes I can pump the throttle and it will pick up and run. Once it gets going it runs good but sometimes it gains rpms...
I have a 1979 Johnson 150 model# 150949C. I had a piston detonate and some how did not gouge the cylinder walls very badly. I honed and had a mechanic check and he thought I would be ok to relpace the one piston. I have all the pistons back in and feels very smooth and ready to go. I purchased a...
I am in the process of restoring a 19.5 ft AstroGlass F&S. As with most of these projects there were more problems than I thought. I got the stringers out and found the stiffning boards along the hull were mostly bad, so out they came. I put them back in like they were and then glassed. 1 layer...
I purchased a new to me boat this summer and it did not take long to discover that the previous owner told me a few white lies about my boat. I really like the boat so; I have begun my restoration project.
Here she is.
I have the top cap about ready to remove and have a couple questions...
New boat owner! After 13 years, I finally got the Boss to allow me to purchase a used boat. I have been reading the forums here for about a month and have enjoyed many of the posts. Just decarbed the engine last night and will do again this afternoon before heading to the lake. The boat is a...
