1988 Johnson 200 VRO

[Revenge]

This engine is on my new to me boat. It is freshwater. The mechanics, who I trust very much, said the engine is great. The VRO is fine. It needed a new powerpack and a few changed wires is all.

I have her now on my Revenge, and yesterdays on my maiden voyage, she worked great….once she was warm. Once warm, she was powerful. She had to be started 5 or 6 times, with stalls in between, before that though.

Question, is this what I can expect from now on? or

a) its just old gas in the tank. it will get better.

It wont get better… just make sure you warm her up lots before you take folks out for rides.

c) its a battery issue.

d) fill in the blank?

[Sunbury]

Pump the primer bulb until hard.

Turn key on while holding in for two-three seconds before turning far enough to crank.

If it is still hard to crank, take of hood and turn little red knob counter clockwise until it points straight up. Try to crank then turn it back fully clockwise.

[Revenge]

I will try that this Friday and report back. Thank You.