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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    I feel there is a timing issue. Joe Reeves method and the motor specific manual got me to this point. Which lead to a better idle and the ability to get WOT. But the mid throttle is still an immediate kill. Also I had taken the flywheel off at one point to check the stator for physical damage...
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    Followed all torque specs as well, and used exact gaskets with no cheap skating.
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    Tons, I dont even remember where I started at this point. Checked the reeds with a flashlight for bad sealing, OHM checked parts, replaced almost all the electrical other then the stator, new fuel system. Removed the head to check the pistons and make sure there was no water making it's way in...
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    I wish I had big $$$. So as I have read, 2 strokes use a rich condition at idle to get their acceleration. Is there a way to increase the richness of my carbs? They are fixed jet, the bowls are definitely not running low on fuel and there is no chance for extra air, and a newer fuel pump turns...
  5. J

    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    So my charging is probably weak but that's still not the issue...good god!!!!!!! Why must I be so persistent on fixing things instead of buying a new one!! Lol.
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    Could that cause these problems? I have questioned my stator before, but the sparks jumping more than a 1/2 to 3/4inch gap led me to believe it was good.
  7. J

    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    Same thing is happening, doesnt want to go from idle to WOT without dying after a small increase in throttle, if I hit the choke function it solves the issue and I can go. my WOT no longer surges or benefits from the choke function, its stable. (Guessing from the bad fuel tank connector, always...
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    Okay, that solves that thought. I had no idea if that had any effect. That means it's just a breather hose(right?) Carbs cleaned again and new fuel hose from tank connection to pump and from pump to carbs and the T's, this weeks goal. We will see what happens.
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    I swear the carbs are done up to near perfection, including new needles and seats floats and all the workings, but for good measure I will go through them again. I'm wondering if the natural Pumping is being Hindered The breather tube (possibly called the Gas Recirculation? I just read about...
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    1983 50hp, choke to keep running.

    1983 50hp Johnson. Did the Throttle Cam and got it timed up enough to run good enough to single out the last problem. Dies at mid throttle, and full throttle has a minor surge/lack of power. Today while it was running, i found that I could bump the Choke and it would immediately clear the...
  11. J

    How to restore Factory Timing, 1983.

    Moves smooth as butter. I should mention it dies when going from idle to WOT, it's like an instant shut off, right in the middle of the throttle range, You get less than a second to try and keep it going by pulling the throttle back to idle. And 2/3times it will die no matter what.
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    How to restore Factory Timing, 1983.

    1983, johnson 50hp. Timing has been messed with, how do you return it to normal? Is there such things as a "Timing Pointer" on the 50hp model? Plan is to put it in the water and spin the Cam 1 clockwise/counter clockwise spin and try it out till I get it to go right. I have removed the...
  13. J

    86 Johnson 50 hp stalls at low throttle

    Ever figure this out?
  14. J

    Final Straw.

    I'm moving in the direction it's something off with the fuel system.
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    Final Straw.

    Timer plate moves freely, is it suppose to move WITH The throttle cam part to start till it hits advance? Like it move immediately with the throttle till its hits the Max advance Timing is at 4 BFTD on dry land, also max was at 15 and my specific is 19 (using joe Reeves) Spark jumped a FULL...
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    Final Straw.

    Pontoon boat, 0 leak in the toons and cargo secured. I'll pull the pump try that and check in after I get to it here this weekend. During the same time, going to test the Gap jump of the spark (got the tester) Make sure I'm getting a solid charging number while it runs. WD the Advance plate to...
  17. J

    Final Straw.

    I will keep everyone posted, if any know does know of the process at which linkages to do first I would definitely take an order at which to do them in, otherwise I'll work from the first page linkages appear in the manual and work my way farther through the book.
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    Final Straw.

    So ill shoot some WD up under to cut the grease, I'm going to work that throttle cam for the timing like the manual states, and then adjust the max advance. See what happens. I'm going to buy an air gap tester tomorrow.
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    Final Straw.

    Well I'm going to have to give it everything I can to try and set them. So should i just start from the first adjustment in the manual and work my way through them all by going down the list, or is there an order to the madness? How I got the nightmare motor... when i got the motor it was on...
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    Final Straw.

    So after reading a huge piece of the manual and studying pictures, I think my Linkages are all messed up, i dont think my max advance is correct or the timing or the Throttle cam and cam follower.
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