I have 1998 Johnson 60 hp that runs great at all speeds except lowest throttle position in gear such as just putting it in gear to troll. If I give it a little more throttle no problem. It runs great in all other situations. I was wondering if I can adjust the star wheel where throttle cable connects to lever that runs the position on the cam for the carbs to give it a higher spot on the cam for more RPMs. The RPMs drop down to low when put into gear.
the problem with adjusting the star wheel is that is how you rig the throttle cable for idle and wide open throttle,if you adjust it too far,you can actually put unneeded stress on the throttle shafts at wide open.
if it were mine,I would find out why its idling too slow as you may have one carb fouled in its idle circuit and the other one is trying to do all of the work,if memory serves me correctly on that new of motor there is not a provision to adjust the idle mix as it is a fixed jet,nor is there an idle speed screw at the throttles cam arm.
if the carbs are clean or can be proven to be okay,you may have to adjust the linkages idle stop bolt to take up any slack from wear to set the idle where you need it,I would not mess with the cables housing length.
Any recommendations on a reputable shop around the cities for a Johnson?
I think trumar works on those,if not,he can lead you to the right shop
he is here on IDO,send him a pm
oops!! trumar is in rochester,dont know if thats too far for you.
someone here will surely know where you can take it.
Any recommendations on a reputable shop around the cities for a Johnson?
If you are in the North Metro.
Crystal Marine in Robbinsdale.
Been around forever and specialize in older motors. Always have great luck with them.
Pete
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