stalling motor

kiw0n2

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Sep 8, 2002
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i have a 1976 johnson 70 hp motor that was just worked on by a local boat dealer who told me that the engine will comtinue to stall because its so old but i have a feeling he just didnt know how to fix it but my carbs are rebuild and i just drained my fuel tank and put in fresh gas but i still have the same problem the engine stil cutts out when i put it in gear i have to basicaly put directly into full throttle to get it to go does anyone have any suggestions before i get over charged again.
 

nickster

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Jul 11, 2001
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Re: stalling motor

what is your compression? if it is good there are other problems. also if it is good i would find someone else work on it. like you said the mechanic that worked on it probably has no clue of what they are doing
 
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