Re: 1990 johnson 90hp quits when put into gear
I re-installed head, and purchased "seafoam" additive for fuel, aswell i purchased "deep creep".<br />I ran additive through engine, i premixed in a plastic fuel container as instructions said. i used 3/4 of a gallon of fuel to 16oz of seafoam, and also added mix oil accordingly. it smoked like everyone says, after that i reattached fuel line to boat tank, and sprayed "deep creep" in carbs as i ran at aprox 2000rpm. After all said and done, condition is the same.<br /> That darn engine performs flawless from just off trolling speed right on through its range upto WOT. when in gear in first forward postion it dies out........ One thing i did find unusual is there is a long Bolt on the linkage side that appears to set idle when in gear, its turned completely in??<br /> I looked at a similar engine, and its adjustment was only turned in 3/4 of an inch. This Bolt i speak of is 3 1/2 inchs long? <br /> Any thoughts? The boating season is almost finished, in light of piston condition, i am at odds whether i should suck it up and rebuild power head, and equip it with new add ons (example....coils, fuel pump etc.)<br /> That way i will know what have. and tune next season?<br /> Or, keep trying???????<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------<br />Conchecko
