1988 Evinrude 120 V4 SLOW mode - Unknown Diagnosis

Motor is breaking up right around 3500 RPM suddenly; sounds like it’s hitting the rev limiter but this engine is equipped with SLOW mode which I think this is. Not sure what’s wrong.
Ran fine many seasons and even the weekend before, easily got on plan and well over 5k RPMs

[@jordansilva4498]

You ever get it fixed

[@JAK3CAL]

negative, unfortunetly the bilge died shortly after this during a storm and she actually sunk

[@donk499]

OK, not convinced that issue is actually SLOW. SLOW is supposed to limit the RPM to about 2500. I would try again, this time in gear under load....Post a video if you can and let me know...

[@JAK3CAL]

That boats long gone my friend, had to throw in the towel. No mechanic would touch it

[@donk499]

@@JAK3CAL Sorry buddy

[@deathhawk81]

@@JAK3CAL That's the unfortunate fate with all of these engines today. No mechanic, no shop will touch a 30+ yr old Johnson/Evinrude 2 Stroke given their age, the problems with them and the sheet limit on being able to find parts. I'm going for one final hail marry next weekend to get mine going on my boat I inherited, wish me luck otherwise the motor will be removed and replaced when i have the funds.

[@JAK3CAL]

@@deathhawk81 yup its a real bummer but you nailed it, cant find parts... ole heads who knew all the tricks are gone, not worth a shops time. nice little motors when they scoot though