engine goes dead sometimes when going into gear

[fireplug]

my engine is a 1975 70 johnson . the engine dies sometimes when going into gear. before adjusting the slack out of the cable it wouldnt go into gear without going dead. im thinking the engine isnt advancing quick enough when going into gear. if this sounds right please let me know. and where should it be set. any information will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Hooty]

Re: engine goes dead sometimes when going into gear

You might trying idling it up a little. The engine should idle at 700-750rpm in gear, in the water.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Hooty]

Re: engine goes dead sometimes when going into gear

You've got two different post about the same problem. It makes it real difficult for us to help you when you do that, not to mention it also pi*ses us off.<br /><br />Hooty

 

[fireplug]

Re: engine goes dead sometimes when going into gear

theres no need to get mad its just the condition changed so i made a new post.

 

[fireplug]

Re: engine goes dead sometimes when going into gear

now the engine will run and take gear fine with water covering the prop. it dies when you put it in gear when you fill water over the two rows of holes right above the prop. sorry for confusion on the other post i will take it off.