Is this a "fix it yourself problem"?

Is this a "fix it yourself problem"? #5049481 07/03/10 06:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 283 Rowlett Tx N nastynate OP Angler
OP nastynate Angler N Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 283 Rowlett Tx	Just got a used boat with a 60hp Johnson, the motor turns over but slowly putts out, and by trying to increase the throttle only makes it die faster??? doesnt sound like a major prob to me but im not too mechnical, is this a simple fix that I could do myself? Thanks in advance for any info

Re: Is this a "fix it yourself problem"? [Re: nastynate] #5049553 07/03/10 07:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,061 San Marcos, Texas M Mike Halfmann the boatmann TFF Team Angler
Mike Halfmann the boatmann TFF Team Angler M Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,061 San Marcos, Texas	It is at my house......Just kidding.......No, sounds like the carbs are dirty,,,,you need to take it to a shop and let them do it. And while you're there, Have them change the water pump impeller and do an oil change in the lower unit. And if it is an oil blended, VRO, style engine. Disconnect the VRO and go to pre-mix. mike halfmann

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