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I’m no outboard expert but I know with a automotive type carburetor it’s the float that lifts and shuts off the fuel filling the carb. If the float is sticking or even has developed a hole and won’t...

Thanks again to bbc and it’s members. I keep fearing I’m going to get the dreaded “use the search” response when I don’t even know enough to know what to search for.

Apparently i had a...

Forgive my ignorance. I’m learning as I go. I want to know if the tilt function is working like its supposed to on my boat. The motor goes up and down pretty quick except for about the last two...

Once again you guys have saved my butt. I found one by five oceans on amazon. 3/8 line and braided. I’ll order today if I don’t get any objections.

I picked up an Attwood fuel line kit from Walmart for the OMC/Johnson. It’s kind of a grey color. I guess I ought to return it. Dang.

Thanks championman. I was leaning towards a fuel issue. This is the fuel line with the primer bulb in the middle of it correct? I wouldn’t think this is a Johnson specific part so I should be able...

Took the boat out today and was able to squeak out 65mph at 5700rpm. I was having a lot of trouble getting on plane until I figured out I wasn’t tilting the motor back all the way. I think the tilt...

Thanks everyone. I’ve got the new plugs and the brp engine tuner will be here tomorrow. I can’t tell you guys how much I appreciate you just giving me hope that this ol neglected girl can run...

The previous owner claimed he only used the Johnson branded synthetic oil. No half empty bottles laying in the boat or any other evidence to help me determine exactly what it is.

I’ve never...

Thanks for checking out my thread. I bought a 99 javelin renegade 20 recently with a 98 Johnson 225. The test drive showed that the boat would max out at 46 mph at about 4600 rpm. According to my...

Thanks everyone. I did a compression test this morning so I’ll create a thread in the Johnson forum and see what we can come up with.

I’m with you McGinnis after checking the obvious things and not finding a smoking gun. I just can’t think of an engine issue that the only symptom is that the RPM are low. No weird noises,...

Would a bad power pack cause poor performance like I’m seeing? I would think a bad component of the ignition system just wouldn’t allow the motor to run at all.

On another note, I was thinking...

Well, unfortunately the prop doesn’t seem to be the culprit. It’s a 14.5x26. Part #394756. I know the owner said it had been reworked so I suppose it may not match its original shape/pitch 100% but...

Can’t say that I’ve heard that but I’ve been shocked by how many new boat companies have been popping up in the last year or two. Wouldn’t surprise me one bit for a new company to purchase proven...

Thanks for the tip on the prop. I’ll try to clean off the carbon tonight and see if I can see anything. First response and I’m already learning something new. Can’t wait to see what others will add.

I looked at a 99 renegade 20 over the weekend with a 225 Johnson. Good looking boat for the age. I’m not very experienced with boat setup but I worked as a mechanic for many years in my youth. ...