1991 60hp Johnson Idle Circuit Cleaning

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Anyone know how difficult it is to run wires through the idle circuit? Just wondering if I should attempt this or have a marine engine mechanic do it.
 
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Re: 1991 60hp Johnson Idle Circuit Cleaning

Not to difficult to do. Are you overhauling the carb or just trying to get the engine to idle.
Do you have a manual for your engine?
 
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Re: 1991 60hp Johnson Idle Circuit Cleaning

Just trying to get the engine to idle. I had an online manual subscription through Seloc, but I let it lapse. I will be renewing it though. Is that a good manual?
 
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Re: 1991 60hp Johnson Idle Circuit Cleaning

I tend to like the factory manuals better, they cost a little more, but are worth it.
Make sure to remove the core plug on the top of the carbs and make sure the passages are clear in there.
Have you checked the compression and spark on the engine, something I always do first.
 
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Re: 1991 60hp Johnson Idle Circuit Cleaning

I have not checked the compression or spark, but the engine runs fine once I get it going. It will start fine, but stalls out when I put the engine in neutral to try to go to forward or reverse.
 
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Re: 1991 60hp Johnson Idle Circuit Cleaning

Daviet said:
I tend to like the factory manuals better, they cost a little more, but are worth it.
Make sure to remove the core plug on the top of the carbs and make sure the passages are clear in there.
Have you checked the compression and spark on the engine, something I always do first.
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Can compression issues/spark issues cause it not to idle, but start and run ok?
 
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