adammuncey
New member
Hi all,
I am new to the boating scene and just got myself a 2000 Johnson oceanpro 130hp (BJ130VXSSS).
First and possibly most important issue - the engine idles fine on land but sounds a little 'slow' under water (guessing slight more load on exhaust?)
When changing into gear it often stalls, particularly into reverse - even when warm. Forward is ok when warm, but you have to be brisk at getting the throttle up.
Would idle adjust be the way to go with this -its currently all the way out - not even contacting pulley i.e lowest as possible. From a quick look the carbs look clean.
The other issues are electrical - The trim sense gauge and tachometer (rev gauge) doesn't seem to work. The battery terminals seem to vary - perhaps not regulated properly - I saw 15V at one point and 13.5 another so may be time for new regulator circuit but im pretty sure the trim sense is separate...
Can anyone suggest where I could get a wiring diagram -would this be part of the service manual or separate as part of Johnson's 'system check'?
Lastly, any tips on how to inspect a VRO oil system - lack of knowledge on this makes me nervous on relying upon it (although supposedly system check is wired up.....)
Thanks in advance!
I am new to the boating scene and just got myself a 2000 Johnson oceanpro 130hp (BJ130VXSSS).
First and possibly most important issue - the engine idles fine on land but sounds a little 'slow' under water (guessing slight more load on exhaust?)
When changing into gear it often stalls, particularly into reverse - even when warm. Forward is ok when warm, but you have to be brisk at getting the throttle up.
Would idle adjust be the way to go with this -its currently all the way out - not even contacting pulley i.e lowest as possible. From a quick look the carbs look clean.
The other issues are electrical - The trim sense gauge and tachometer (rev gauge) doesn't seem to work. The battery terminals seem to vary - perhaps not regulated properly - I saw 15V at one point and 13.5 another so may be time for new regulator circuit but im pretty sure the trim sense is separate...
Can anyone suggest where I could get a wiring diagram -would this be part of the service manual or separate as part of Johnson's 'system check'?
Lastly, any tips on how to inspect a VRO oil system - lack of knowledge on this makes me nervous on relying upon it (although supposedly system check is wired up.....)
Thanks in advance!