9000 ft altitude jetting

71cudaman

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i need to know what size high and low speed jets i need for a 1990 60 hp Johnson triple that I will be using at 9000 ft altitude
 

Scott Danforth

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about 27% smaller than you have at sea level. you also need about 27% less pitch. (you are loosing 3% per 1000 feet of elevation)
 

greggilo

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Curious where would one find different size jets? I moved to 5600 elevation and did not change jets. Engine probably would run better?
 

71cudaman

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Jet's are available for my 60 HP Johnson from a dealer for OMC. Or so I have been told
 

racerone

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Gregger----Do you have a 2 hp or 300 hp.----And is it black / white / or blue ?---Yes a good dealer can help you.----The 24 year old clerk at AMAZON can not !
 

71cudaman

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Jet's are available for my 60 HP Johnson from a dealer for OMC. Or so I have been told
I have been told that there is an OMC technical bulletin # 2217 that has high altitude jet information. I have a copy for 85 HP to 235 HP. I need the page that shows 60 HP.
 

racerone

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Well----See your friendly dealer.----Buy a jug of oil.----Then they will help you !!
 

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i'd go down 3 sizes. push the primer in at WOT and if it bogs down right away, good to go.
 
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