Re: 2hp Johnnyrude electrical problem

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I tried the jumper already and still it seems like an electrical problem. The coil and points are brand new, and just to rule out a bad new coil I swapped another new coil in. There are two standoff bolts that secure the tank ring to the front of the carburetor. I had been testing the motor without them in place, so I put them back in and still no difference

I can get it started, and if I tickle the choke just right it will take off at high rpms .When the throttle is moved back to prevent over revving and throwing too much water out of the barrel, the motor dies like it abruptly looses spark.

Could what seems to be an electrical problem actually be carb related?
have checked the carb multiple times and even thrown a kit in just to be sure.Reed plate looks fine too. Mumbles suggested there could be an air leak around the throttle shaft from wear, so I put some heavy oil on it with no difference. It’s weird ’cause at one time I had this motor idling pretty nice, and the compression is around 110 lbs.

Thanks for all the suggestions.