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    Gas tank vs portable in 4hp

    I recently got a used 98 year 4hp that has a gas tank builtin and the connection for a portable tank. Which one does it use? and can it use both? The hose runs from the tank to the sediment bowl bypassing the fuel pump, and the external tank connecting hose goes to the fuel pump and then to a...
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    Gas tank vs portable in 4hp

    I recently got a used 98 year 4hp that has a gas tank builtin and the connection for a portable tank. Which one does it use? and can it use both? The hose runs from the tank to the sediment bowl bypassing the fuel pump, and the external tank connecting hose goes to the fuel pump and then to a...
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    4 hp 98 model throttle cable

    Throttle cable will not slow magneto plate back. Will advance spark, but cable stays slack and bunches up when you twist it back to slow on steering arm.
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    No spark 4hp 98 model

    Bought a good looking 4 hp Johnson, 98 year model, but no fire either cylinder. What should I check first? Does it have a power pack? Can I get the condensersm coils checked somewhere? JHave more time than money. Ben:confused:
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    no fire 98 4hp Johnson

    Still no fire, no shock even while holding and pulling starter cord on either plug. Plugs are normal sooty so it has run, has compression and iis in like new condition other than this. Bought it cheap, but got it from flea mall where some guy did not know history of it. Getting ready to pull...
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    Johnson 4hp (98 model) no spark

    Bought a Johnson 4 hp (mod J4BRECJ) that is cosmeticly very clean, but no spark. No history on motor, but has compression. Took both plugs out and they have been used, but no juice as I held them and pulled the flywheel over. Where should I start working to get fire? Thanks BIB
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