15hp Johnson problem

Xeenan

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I have a 15R75C Model Johnson. I recently installed a new ignition tune-up kit on it cause it wasnt getting spark. I timed the points and now have great spark. This past weekend I launched the boat on the river I fish out of, the motor started normally and I let it Idle for a min. or two, but when I went to give it full throttle it didnt have full power so I messed with the Idle till it ran at full. Then when at our location to fish I shut it down to use the trolling motor. BUt when I whet to start the motor again it took forever and didnt want to run right., I had to full choke it to get it started and mess with the idle to get it to run and when it did run it would only run a full for about 100yrd then shut down like I flipped the off switch. It did this several time in a row during the day. But then for some reason it just started running great. I haven't had this boat very long I did the ignition tune-up, cleaned the carb, new plugs, and new Fly Key. I have noticed that the carb bowl gasket is leaking though. Anyways any thought on what the problem is would be greatly appreated
 

all duck'd up

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Re: 15hp Johnson problem

for starters you need to fix the carb bowl gasket that is messing with the flow of gas and air threw the carb and will make it run funny.
 

Monte1961

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Re: 15hp Johnson problem

First things first. Is the fuel pump working properly?(check pulse hose for cracks and fit). If all good there, repair/replace fuel pump diaphram or fuel pump. Good luck and post results!
 

Rick.

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Re: 15hp Johnson problem

for starters you need to fix the carb bowl gasket that is messing with the flow of gas and air threw the carb and will make it run funny.
Agree. This alone will make it run weird, just as you described. Best of luck. Rick.
 
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