my 4hp johnson

Tommo

Seaman
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Apr 15, 2003
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My boat is cutting out about 5 mins after i start it. What could be the problem and how can i fix it?.Please be descriptive(I'm a beginner)<br /><br />Note:it is not a fuel problem.
 

steelespike

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Re: my 4hp johnson

Tommo,You need to be a little more discriptive<br />yourself,Does your motor stop like you turned off <br />a switch, or does it gradually fade?Will it restart right away? Give us all the details you can think of.
 

Tommo

Seaman
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Re: my 4hp johnson

The motor fades out however it will start straight after it cuts out. The year of the motor is 1978
 

dkondelik

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Re: my 4hp johnson

Mornin'Tommo,<br /><br />Vent open on fuel tank? Are you using new fuel?<br /><br />Squeeze the bulb when she starts to "loose-it". If that brings her back, i'd look at the fuel pump.<br /><br />Let us know what you find.<br /><br />Good Luck <br />HAVE FUN!
 
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