"CCred68046" wrote in message
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If it will run and rev out of the water, on the muffs, and then it has no
power
IN THE WATER on the lake... your carb(s) need to be rebuilt.


Check the timing. Check for good, bright spark from the plug wires. Spark
that jumps a big gap. Lots of other things than carbs reduce power.









I vote for carbs. Having had several 45hp Johnsons for about 25 years, I'd
about bet on it. Bet it's been sitting for a while.

Barry