stalling problem, Johnson 90

[jsunstar]

can it be just idle set too low?

[jsunstar]

problem solved.
the idle adjustment in the manual calls for too low of an adjustment. they need to be out further than the manual calls for . (i think it calls for 3-5 turn out and its 5-7 on the different carbs...)
ill get specifics on the numbers and post as soon as i can.
a mechanic who has been working on these for 30 years fixed it, he said there was a factory bulletin that was issued for this motor. (98 johnson 90).
its running like a champ again.
ill also keep an eye on the plugs "just in case"...

[Bergertime]

Jsun,

I know you are in a small market out there in Key West and I am sure everybody knows everybody (locals anyway) but I could not resist going back to the initial mechanic and having a conversation with him. The eventual solution seems like it's something he should have known and certainly wasted your money and valuable time. He should offer some free labor if you would ever let him touch your motor again that is...  I had a bad experience with a mobile mechanic that was actually referred to me by a friend when I first purchased my Osprey.  I have had to replace or fix everything that guy touched.  Fuel lines, water pumps, starter.. what a douche that guy was!  Sad thing is... he prob is still working in the Pinellas area hosing up other peoples boats.

Glad you found the issue and it was a simple one.

Tight lines,

B

[jsunstar]

yeah, id like to call him out and say something as well. its hard to resist but he's a friend of a friend...
he wont get any more of my business. the guy is a hack and should be scrubbing decks before hes allowed to touch a motor.
he did waste a good bit of my time and i only threw him a little drinking money one day but i didnt want to pay him until the job was done so i didnt pay him...
live and learn.

[adaptolife]

The 200 I just bought had a similar problem. It was the fuel pump.