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    1972 Johnson 25 HP won't run at low or mid speed

    I recently got my 1972 Johnson 25 hp running and It ran great at all speeds 2 weeks ago but when I took it out today it kept sputtering and coughing at low to mid speeds. It was also really hard to start after it died. But it ran great at WOT. Recently had a carb kit and new head gasket. The...
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    1972 Johnson 25 HP prop

    I have a '72 Johnson 25 hp (25el72) (9x9 prop) and have it on a 14' aluminum with a wood floor and center console steering. It's fairly light and gets out of the hole quickly but would like a better top speed. Last time I was out it was topping out at 21 mph with just me and my do in it. My...
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    1972 Johnson 25HP Won't Rev Up and Sputters

    I recently purchased a 1972 Johnson 25HP and have been trying to get it running better. The issue is that it will start to rev up and then sputters and cuts out. Sometimes it will rev up well and stay revved for 10 seconds but then always sputters and cuts out. It idles really well and will rev...
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