Expert: Everett Peacock - 6/16/2011

Question
I have a 1981 Johnson 175 OB on a 20ft 1981 Baja. The motor starts easily and accelerates and runs great when cold or until you shut down for a short period of time,(say long enough to change skiers, reel in the rope, pick up skis etc). Then, it still starts easily and idles well. My problem is when I try to accelerate to pull up another skier or just take off quickly, it bogs down and dies unless I hit the choke momentarily then it will catch and speed up. (It almost feels like a vapor lock on an old car during mid August heat wave.) It runs well otherwise so I dont believe I have bad reed valves. I have not gone through the carbs but have changed fuel filter and replaced the main fuel line and quick connector. There is no anti-siphon valve installed. Any suggestions? Thanks

Answer
The problem is there is too much piston skirt to cylinder clearance...Worn out......rebuild engine....bore cylinders and replace the pistons  will be new agian...replace with a power head.... docksidemarine12@aol.com
3250.00
plus freight and core charge..