1985 Johnson 150 Carburetor cleaning

danny_1

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Hello Was wondering if you could use something like sea foam to clean the Carburetors without removing them?
 

jonesg

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Re: 1985 Johnson 150 Carburetor cleaning

no, they need new parts installed, seals, etc.
The jets have to be physically cleaned with a wire.
Problem is, all it takes is one peice of junk to block a jet , that cylinder runs lean (hot) and the piston can easily fry at WOT, you wouldn't notice til too late.

I have a Johnson 150, 6 carbs, the only (relatively) hard part was removing and reinstalling the carbs, its very simple to do otherwise.
Runs like a clock now, starts with a blip of the key and never quits til its put back on the trailer, its well worth doing yourself, save about $500 .

Then use additive to keep em clean, drain bowls at end of season etc.
 
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