1955 johnson seahorse 3hp stubborn as hell

Tims jonboat

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Well Guys,

I took the motor in for work the mechanic said he cleaned up the points on it and it fired up great. I took the motor out the next day started on the first pull, and tooled around the lake for 45 mins. It ran great and idled down perfect. Took it out 2 days later and now the dam thing doesn't want to start again??? Very frustrating:mad:. Pulled the plugs, but cylinders didn't seem to be flooded. I use the same start up procedure everytime. Open the vent on tank , open gas valve, set throttle to start, just doesn't happen??? I paid $55.00 for that cleaning the points. Trying to research the motor manuals etc. without spending to much money ANY SUGGESTIONS??? I know the motor is good but somewhere there is an issue. Any help again would be greatly appreciated.:)
 

Chinewalker

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Re: 1955 johnson seahorse 3hp stubborn as hell

Did you use the choke? I didn't see that in your start procedure...

- Scott
 

Tims jonboat

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Re: 1955 johnson seahorse 3hp stubborn as hell

yes ,sorry i didn't mention it, i did have the choke on.
 

JB

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Re: 1955 johnson seahorse 3hp stubborn as hell

Go to the Top Secret file, Tim.
 

lindy46

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Re: 1955 johnson seahorse 3hp stubborn as hell

yes i have good spark

If you have good spark on both cylinders, then it's time to pull the carb, and thoroughly clean it, and install a carb kit and new float. When you remove the carb, you have to disconnect the fuel line. Make sure fuel is flowing freely out the fuel line. There is a filter in the connector to the tank which may need cleaning.
 
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