84 Johnson 60 HP stalls in gear

muddychevy

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Been having some issues with this motor since I bought it. I just replace the reed valves and rebuilt the carbs because there was a loose screw holding the reed valve open and it had worn a groove in it. Either way got it back together yesterday and fired it up in the yard with the flusher and it ran great. Best it has ran since I've had it. However I didn't do much more than idle. Took it to the river yesterday started and idled fine, however soon as I put it in gear and start to give it throttle it stalls. It starts right back up but everytime I put it in gear it stalls. Brought it home and hooked it to the hose tried to put it in gear with no load and it revs up just a little and then when I try to give it more it stalls again. Check the fuel filter, fuel pump, spark , and compression all is good. fuel filter was clean, turned the engine over with the fuel line unhooked and fuel pump seems to be pumping good, it does pulsate is this normal? good spark and compression is 150# in both cylinders. revs up fine in neutral postion. Any ideas?
 

muddychevy

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Re: 84 Johnson 60 HP stalls in gear

also wanted to add noticed today that the top carb has fuel coming out of the low speed orifice.
 
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