93 40hp Johnson

e461202

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Sep 27, 2005
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When I throttle up I only get about half my normal speed and I can't get above 3500rpms. Engine starts but seems to cut out when I shift it into gear. Not very experienced with boats so if you respond please keep that in mind.
 

Goodoleboy

Chief Petty Officer
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Nov 20, 2003
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Re: 93 40hp Johnson

Sounds like your running on one cylinder. You will need to run a spark test. It should jump a 1/2 inch gap, with a snappy blue spark.<br /><br />If that checks out good, Then I would suspect an air leak in fuel lines. Mabey a broken clamp or cracked fuel line someplace.<br /><br />If no air leak and spark is good and strong on both cylinders. Then I would suspect dirty carbs. <br /><br />Clean and soak real good in carb cleaner and clear all passages with compressed air.<br /><br />Good Luck!
 

MYTJC

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Jul 9, 2005
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Re: 93 40hp Johnson

I would recommend investing in a repair manual.
 
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