I have a 1995 Johnson Faststrike motor that has a problem. Here goes:
When I accelerate it seems to bog down and not get up on plane. Seems like it is starving for gas, but this is not a problem all of the time. There are times it does get up on plane and then there is the occasional "cutting out" on the motor. I know these motors eat power packs, but I want some advise on how to troubleshoot this problem without taking it to the shop. I have had this boat for about three weeks and am kinda out of cash, so any advise will help alot. The compresson is good on the power head, I run 89 octane gas and all connections on the motor are not loose. It acts like there is a fuel supply or loose connection issue, can this be a power pack problem. I am somewhat mechanicly inclined and can read and use a voltage meater. I am just not an outboard mechanic. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Vince