When first starting the motor for the day of fishing you do not have to choke the engine If I do choke the engine it will flood. I have never had an outboard that you did not have to choke. Well I put the engine in neutral with accelration to start it and immediately when it starts I back off...
When first starting the motor for the day of fishing you do not have to choke the engine If I do choke the engine it will flood. I have never had an outboard that you did not have to choke. Well I put the engine in neutral to start it and immediately when it starts I back off the throttle and...
Hey gang,
I sheared a pin today and had to paddle about 3 miles. I was just trying the motor from the repair shop within the same area of the shop so if it did not run good I could take it back. My questions - is there another material that could be used that is a little stronger than shear...
I took my 20hp !973 Outboard to a mechanic and the charge for carb cleaning was $120. Is this about the right charge??? What is the labor charge per hour these days???
Thanks!!!
Would like to purchase a rebuilt carb for this motor or I will pay an expert to rebuild my carb.
Another ??? - What is the plastic deal over the center of the head that has
a spring on it and the spring is not connected to anything.
Thanks!!!
JW
I have 1973 Johnson with electric start. It started bogging at wot. I bought carb cleaner to spray in carb. Motor while running at slow speed stopped and would not restart. Checked spark and it is great even had a spark to ark off my finger. Gas is coming all the way through fuel pump.
I...
