1991 Johnson 40 HP Tracker Starting problems

[tommyo64]

OK so my Dad has not been able to start this boat for 3 years and he gave it to me(he hasn't tried THAT hard but...) I just bought the manual and its awesome but where can I find the carburetor rebuilt kit? Got a part number? What exactly should I replace. I want to start from zero. I have replaced the plug, the wires are giving juice but....We've had a few mechanics look at it and they say its in the carb. Of course my father has had REAL bad gas in it many times (he's let it set over a year) I have read 3 to 4 months is the max. But anyways I got it running (only with manual carb deflexion with hand) and it will only run when I drowned it with gas flow. I will do a compression test (at least 110 psi and 10% matching right?)Where else can I get better access to parts?Thanks in advance and I see in the forum that you guys take this job seriously!Tom

[clanton]

Check the little roller in the timing linkage, should be black roller with clear sleave over the roller. They are always broke.

[clanton]

When you repair the carbs, insure all small passages are clear, use small copper wire to push thru passages.