Is this normal?

CJY

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I went out to start my 70 horse Johnson (1989) in the driveway and while pumping the bulb prior to ignition, a small amount of gas began to come from the carb(s), is this normal - can I over pump the bulb?<br /><br />Also, after starting, what seemed like alot of sludge (oil and water) came out the exaust - is this also normal?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />John
 

Solittle

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Re: Is this normal?

The sludge is perfectly normal and represents unburned fuel/oil mixed with exhaust.<br /><br />I suppose you can over pump the primer but that is usually a signal that it is time for a carb rebuild.
 
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