Reply To: ‘79 Johnson 25 hp

[Geer Pyron]

Fleet,
Now that you ask, no, the engine does not sound like it is misfiring. It sounds good!
When I started it in the test tank prior to the first trip out, I thought it was golden!
Only when I throttled up did I become aware of an issue. It simply wouldn’t go as it should have. And nothing I’ve done since then has changed anything.
And yes, I am wary of the tachometer and hate putting so much into its readings, specially since I don’t even know that I’m using it right (I am though).
I don’t have a video now, but I’ll take it out again soon and record what happens (or doesn’t).
And, I will go over the economize linkage again.
And I’ll double check in the manual to make sure I’m setting it correctly.
But I’m pretty sure it’s set up right.
I have a ‘58 35 horse that I run a lot and so have a little experience with them. Thanks to FrankS posting awhile back! It’s basically the same set up on the ‘79.
I was with my bro in law that first run, and I immediately said , “it’s the fuel saver linkage!” That was my gut. But I’ve checked it. A few times.
I feel really dumb.
G

JMGP