1975 Johnson 50hp Carb

[eds3172]

I recently bought a 1975 Johnson 50 from a boat mechanic and it runs great but when I idle it slows down so much that it dies when I shift back in gear. It does not spit sputter or run bad in any way, it simply idles so low that it dies. I think I need to idle it up a little but I am not sure where the idle adjustment is on the Carb. Any Help?

 

[Daviet]

Re: 1975 Johnson 50hp Carb

Look where the throttle cable attaches to the likage on the block, towards the top of the linkage is a large screw with a jam nut. Loosen the jam nut and adjust the large screw to proper idle, tighten jam nut.

 

[eds3172]

Re: 1975 Johnson 50hp Carb

Much appreciated.