I have a 2001 90hp Johnson Ocean Pro outboard ( only 130 hours on the motor )and it died on my Sunday. I was cruising along about 3500 rpm and the boat had been in the water for about 30 mins. This is the 8th time I have run this boat this season. As I was cruising along I felt that sickening feeling of loss of power. In a 10-15 second period the motor slowly lost power and died. It would crank but would not kick over. After being towed in I went straight to a local marina - 1 mile away. We immediately began to trouble shoot the motor. We chcked the fuel filter, no problem. Checked for spark - no problem. Checked the compression and found one cylcinder appeared to not be getting any compression. The mechanic said probably a blown head gasket. I didn't think so but left the boat with them. About 5 hours later I swung by the marina to get my glasses out of the boat. I couldn't resist turning the key - and guess what - she fired right up. I immediately shut it off and did it again - fired right up!
Any idea what could be going on? A vapor lock? How about the choke possible engaging by accident?
Any help before I spend a fortune chasing down this ghost?
Hellllp Pleeeeze!
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Sea Hunt 172 CC
[sad]
Any idea what could be going on? A vapor lock? How about the choke possible engaging by accident?
Any help before I spend a fortune chasing down this ghost?
Hellllp Pleeeeze!
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Sea Hunt 172 CC
[sad]