1985 johnson 15hp

littlemike

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Jun 10, 2002
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some times at high speed the motor shuts down.only way to get it going again is to half choke it and leave it choked.pumps water and starts fine.any help?
 

steelespike

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Apr 26, 2002
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Re: 1985 johnson 15hp

Sounds like a fuel delivery problem.Try a search, there are dozens of posts regarding problems like yours.<br /> Spike
 

fireman 757

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May 18, 2002
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Re: 1985 johnson 15hp

Check your primer bulb when it starts to shut down. Can you pump it and keep it running? You probably have a bad fuel line/primer bulb. Walmart can cure that for about 20.00.
 
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