OMC motors have that problem in general. (allergic to water).

-W


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"DundasJim" wrote in message
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My '72 Ouachita with Johnson 50 runs fine out of water, but has severe
starting problems after sitting in water not running for any length of
time.
Seems to help if motor is tilted out of water, allowed time to drain, then
turn the key. Can then be lowered back into water and runs like a champ.
Any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...

Jim