90hp v4 idle/carb problem, J90PLEEB

[vantrow]

This engine ran very well for one year, but now it will not continue to run. It starts well after it has set for a day or so, but then is seems to flood itself out or something like that. The rpms never stabilize and after about 3 min. of running it dies. Maybe a carburetor problem. My mechanic tells me a bad carburetor, but i didn't think carburetors go bad. Might just need a rebuild kit. After it starts and begins to die, i tried pressing in the choke. This kills the engine. U guys have any advice?

Thanks in advance

[vantrow]

problem solved

Not sure if this helps, but I found out that Johnson recalled their mechanical fuel pump. They told my mech. to replace it with an electric fuel pump and that this was the only solution. Mainly because of recall, and obsolete parts. This is after carb cleaning, throttle body replacement, fuel pump diaphram replacement. Soooo. took some time and money, but im now back to smooth sailing. See previous reply for my original problem.

Thanks and Good Luck!