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My 1980s 3 hp johnson has great compression on both cylinders, gets spark from both plugs, and I just soaked the carb in gas to clean it. Still won't start. Any suggestions?
Have a 1988 25 hp Johnson outboard. I pull start it. It takes many pulls to get started once I do I have to open the carb for a while when its in neutral to warm it up. If I don't it will shut off and I can't idle it to shift it to drive. Once I get it in gear it runs good at first and i can put...
Have a 1988 25 hp Johnson outboard. I pull start it. It takes many pulls to get started once I do I have to open the carb for a while when its in neutral to warm it up. If I don't it will shut off and I can't idle it to shift it to drive. Once I get it in gear it runs good at first and i can put...
