50hp Johnson 85/86(?) running rich

[marinus]

Hello,
I recently bought an 50hp johnson outborad from around 85-86, two cylinder two stroke. I starts great every "first" try of the day and runs somewhat ok. But if a stop it try to start it again, it doesn't work and the sparkplugs are all wet, so quess it's running a bit to rich and soaks.

I have removed and cleaned the carbs but the looked fine to me. I checked the floater funktion and it seals ok so that should work. I however found some gas coming out from the carbs when I removed them so I was thinking that the jet-thing is leaking, does that make sense? What else can it be? I have replaced the sparkplugs but not tested since.

I would appreciate all the tips and help I can get!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 50hp Johnson 85/86(?) running rich

float needles not seating properly, adjust them, use a rebuild kit. after reassembly, attach a hose and blow thru it. right side up you should be able to blow into the carb, up side down, no way. read the TOP SECRET FILE.

 

[marinus]

Re: 50hp Johnson 85/86(?) running rich

ok, thanks. I tried to blow it and it seals when the floater is resting in the needle, but works fine when I i lift the floater. Can it still be that? How does the jet work? It lookes like a pipe whith a few small holes in it and a smaller pipe inside, coming down from the venturi to the floater cup bottom.

 

[marinus]

Re: 50hp Johnson 85/86(?) running rich

Ok, got some more input. The previous owner told me that the engine was overheating, or at least that the heat-alarm came on after a while. I have replaced the impeller and flushed the system and it looks fine. BUT, the heatindicator in the top looks bad. The wire is visible as the plastic has melted, and I don't get a signal when I ground it. Now to my point, this wire is connected to something that looks like a primer soloniod????? Can this be the reason why it is getting soaked, that the engine is pushing more fuel in order to get the temp down??? I might be out in the dark, but it's an idea....