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    40 HP Johnson Problems still

    Ok I have a 1986 Johnson 40HP. Bought the boat in NONE running shape. When checking it out I noticed no fuel. Started with new fuel pump. Then it ran only with choke on. I removed the carbs cleaned them and rebuilt them. I soaked them and took everthing out when soaking. I also noticed on the...
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    1986 Johnson 40HP won't run unless choke is on

    Not sure if I need to keep reposting or not. But I have a 40HP Johnson and it won't run unless the choke is on I took both carbs off and cleaned the very well the brass orafices on the bowls are all messed up from tring to remove without the right tool. Also there are two tubes going down the...
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    1986 Johnson 40 HP won't run without choke

    I asked this question the other day and all agree to remove and clean carbs. Today I took both carbs off again and made sure every hole was clean. I did however notice the OUTSIDE tube that goes around the small pick up tube in the center is cracked on one side. I don't see this tube listed in...
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    1986 Johnson 40 HP

    I just got a 16' Lowe Super V with a Johnson 40HP VRO. The motor had no fuel flowing so it was a no start. I removed the VRO pump and replaced it with the regular one. Now the motor runs but only with the choke lever up. It will fun forever but if you lower choke it stalls out. I used all new...
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