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I determined the issue. The float bowl gasket material was slightly protruding into the float bowl. I trimmed no more than 1/16 inch around the perimeter of the gasket and ran for 4 days of fishing without an issue. Why would a brand new OMC carb kit not fit correctly? Strange.
I have an update after studying further and doing some measurements and more tests. I believe the root-cause is the float is getting binded intermittently in the float bowl when the float drops. The float bowl has smaller internal dimensions than the carb body (1 7/8" versus 2"). I see the...
Hi. Hoping someone can help. I have a 2005 Johnson 15 hp 2 stroke. A few years ago I noticed gas coming out of carb overflow. Dissembled carb and determined float was swollen with gas. So I bought a full carb kit and installed it. I used Johnson/Evinrude brand name parts. Adjusted...
I've got a 2005 Johnson 15hp 2 stroke. Runs great, but would like to lower the idle speed. I've adjusted the screw on the front of the handle and it only makes it go higher. Looked under the cover and it looks like I need to adjust something on the carburetor. Think I need to adjust some...
