70 hp Johnson primer issue

[treypescatorie]

My 1991 Johnson some times is hard to start.When this happens I take the hood off and turn the lever on the primer solenoid, it starts, then I flip the switch back to normal and all is ok. It seems like the solenoid is working because when it is running I push the key switch and the engine stalls.any ideas?

 

[racerone]

Are you pushing the key in while cranking it over ??

 

[Chinewalker]

The primer has to be "ON" while you're cranking the motor over. It's not a push and release deal. Push and hold. Turn key while holding in.

 

[treypescatorie]

Yes I keep it pushed in while I am cranking!

 

[ob]

With engine not running, can you turn the key to the "on" position and push the key primer and hear a click from the solenoid? Are you pumping the primer bulb up firm and hard before cold starting?

 

[treypescatorie]

I am pumping primer bulb before starting.The solenoid has to be working because while it is runningif i push it in the engine stalls.

 

[flyingscott]

Is this motor new to you? Are you using the fast idle lever?

 

[treypescatorie]

I had a spare primer solenoid, so I replaced it today. So far so good!

 

[bob johnson]

don't you love parts motors????????????????????????? lets hear it for parts motors!! yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha ha

 

[treypescatorie]

don't you love parts motors????????????????????????? lets hear it for parts motors!! yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha ha

Like Frank Perdue says, Parts is parts!