Guys,
Spark was great on top cylinder, but weak on bottom cylinder. So i did a complete overhaul with new gaskets on everything on the motor as well as replacing everything on the magneto. Problem is now i can't get spark on top or bottom cylinder now. I've made sure the gap is set to 0.020...
Guys I'm trying to take the lower portion/skeg off of my 1960 18hp so I can check all the gears and replace all the seals. Big problem i have is i've got two flathead screws left that will not come undone, and i fear i've began to strip them. I've been using PB Blaster and lightly tapping them...
Re: Johnson FD14 1969 18hp slows then dies at WOT
Re: Johnson FD14 1969 18hp slows then dies at WOT
UPDATE- just bought spark checker and flywheel puller.
Checked spark in upper cylinder and at idle it burned bright and consistent, and at full rev it really glows!
Lower cylinder- spark was...
Ok guys here's what i got: 1969 Johnson Seahorse 18hp model FD14. It has ran top notch for this fishing year until the last two trips. The problem I'm having is my motor will slowly die at WOT. Here's the scenario: launch boat, pull choke, hit e-start and motor fires right up, idle out of...
