Need a Johnson Mechanic

[trapshoot]

I ahve a 90 hp spl on the back of my skiff. 2 times ago the while out on the water the bulb was smashed. I undid the gas line and it release the air.

The mote is hard starting.

The last time out it was hard starting. Got it running but it kept stalling when I put it in gear. Again with the vacumn lock. I release and it ran. Pushed the throttle down and only got 2000 rpms out of it.

It stalled and wouldnt start back up.

Anyone know a good Johnson Mechanic in Baltimore area?

Any suggestions on what is wrong?

Thanks

Vince

[farm use]

Check the tank vent or anti-siphon valve.

[Come to Papa]

Sounds like the tank vent isn't open.

[tg2469]

replace the fuel line from tank to motor. sometimes a connector will be the problem.that was the problem with my 70 johnson

[BUDC]

Could it be something clogged in the ball, like the check valve, or in the connector to the tank? Some rather small passages and a piece of recently replaced "O" ring would clog it up. Maybe the tank strainer?
First, go cheap and try another fuel hose and tank like TG says.
budc