I have a 1992 johnson 8hp outboard I can't get to idle..Runs fine otherwise
4 4winnsjim Recruit Joined Jan 28, 2008 Messages 2 Sep 17, 2009 #1 I have a 1992 johnson 8hp outboard I can't get to idle..Runs fine otherwise
P petryshyn Commander Joined Oct 3, 2001 Messages 2,851 Sep 17, 2009 #2 Re: johnson 8hp will not idle have you cleaned the carb? Does it idle with the cover off? (may have exhaust leak if it does)
Re: johnson 8hp will not idle have you cleaned the carb? Does it idle with the cover off? (may have exhaust leak if it does)
D Daviet Fleet Admiral Joined Sep 24, 2008 Messages 8,958 Sep 17, 2009 #3 Re: johnson 8hp will not idle You have a low speed adjustment on your engine, you might try adjusting it. Most likely it's time to overhaul carb.
Re: johnson 8hp will not idle You have a low speed adjustment on your engine, you might try adjusting it. Most likely it's time to overhaul carb.
