I had my engine (1988 70 HP Johnson VRO) looked at this week. <br /><br />Had carbs rebuilt, etc. Mechanic told me the pressure on my cylinders is as follows:<br />112 psi.<br />110 psi.<br />90 psi.<br /><br />I haven't talked to him in detail about it yet, but I wanted to get some info before...
I have '88 70 HP VRO. I posted yesterday, but have since re-diagnosed the problem. Engine starts fine after a cold start. If I shut the engine off, I can restart no matter how much time has gone by.<br /><br />However, the engine stalls at idle. If I let the engine die at idle....It will not...
The engine starts right away from a cold start and runs fine. But if I shut the engine down and let it sit (at anchor for example), the engine will not restart.<br /><br />I have a hunch it is the "choke/primer". Anyone have any ideas?<br /><br />Any response is much appreciated.
The engine stalls at idle when the lift is all the way down.....but if I raise the engine a few inches, it idles perfectly!!!!<br /><br />Anyone have any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks.
Ok, I am new to this power boating thing. (Primarily a sailboat person). I have 1988, Johnson 70 HP, 3Cyl. <br /><br />I accidently started engine out of water (tilt up) last night. The engine ran for about 5 sec before I realized what happened and I shut it down.<br /><br />I restarted the...
I recently purchased a boat with a 70 HP Johnson VRO 3 Cyl.<br /><br />I was wondering what my fuel consumption at High RPM's was?<br /><br />Also, the engine stalls a low speeds, at idle and while shifting from Forward to Reverse. Anyone have a clue on what this issue might be?<br /><br />I...