hi guys, I bought a 1981 Johnson 70 hp and am having some fuel or similar problem. When on a low revs the engine ticks along fine, open it up WOT and it goes fine for a few minutes, then it just slowly fades and it loses power, sometimes to the point of stalling. I can restart and using the revs only lever can rev it up and maintain it, put it in gear and under load it fades at higher revs. I have noticed that the fuel connector is leaking, I have tried to position it well in order to test if this isthe problem but I still have the issue .. I have squeezed the fuel bulb and it helps to keep it going but again doesn't solve the problem. Is it possible that this leaky connector could cause all of those symptoms? the fuel pump is new. any other suggestions? I will change the connector of course but its a fair old way to my launch point on a difficult slip so if you know for sure a leaky fuel connector wouldn't be the sole cause of these issues let me know as it will save me a lot of hassle. Any help very much appreciated.
