1970 Johnson 60 HP

carsonphoto

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Sep 9, 2010
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Hi,
Trying to figure out where to start in getting my ob to run.
I have a vintage Johnson 1970 60HP 3 cylinder that ran fine with earmuffs in my carport, but ran for only about 10 min. when I put her in the water and got her out into the lake in low speed. Stopped running and I couldn't get her to start again, starting fluid didn't even get her to fire!...took her back home, gave her a test start for the heck of it and she fired right up!
I have all new tanks, lines, bulb....Any ideas where to start? Any good manuals you can recommend for do it yourself repairs?
Thanks,
Tom
 

BonairII

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Re: 1970 Johnson 60 HP

Stop using starter fluid. It starves the cylinders of oil. Take your carb apart and clean every orifice.
 
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