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    Am I not getting fuel to the carb ??

    I have 1999 50 hp Johnson that I am having a problem with. Seems like it is not getting fuel or something. It will not go any faster than about 5 mph. Idles rough. I did a little tinkering and pulled the thin hose on top of the carb. It has what looks like a brass (jet?) at the end. When I...
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    What is the VRO ????

    Not really skilled with marine outboards, what is the VRO??
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    should i change the prop for more power??

    I have 1999 16 ft key largo center console with a johnson 1999 50 hp engine (bought both used at an auction). The boat weighs around 1000 lbs. It seems like the engine is not powerful enough for the boat or I need a different prop. When there are 2 people on board it will hardly get up on...
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    99 johnson 50 hp bogging down at full throttle

    I have a Johnson 50 hp seahorse with a possible fuel problem. Took it out the other day and was running fine at full throttle for about 15 minutes when it started bogging down. Bogged down to about 5 mph (didn't go any faster) and acted like it was not getting fuel. Took it home and replaced...
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