Carb settings for 3hp Johnson

[sharpsthedrummer]

Can somebody tell me the correct carb settings for this motor so I can check all is OK? I do not have a workshop manual. Thanks.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Carb settings for 3hp Johnson

Start out by opening the lower (high speed) jet 1/2 to 3/4 turn. Open the top (low speed) 1.5 turns. Final adjustment will be done once the engine is up and running. Check here:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=167352

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Carb settings for 3hp Johnson

Yep ^^^^^

 

[sharpsthedrummer]

Re: Carb settings for 3hp Johnson

Thank you all. I am not familiar with the layout of the carb; any pics or diagrams showing what is where would be good!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Carb settings for 3hp Johnson

what year? Model#? should be knob on front of the motor.

 

[sharpsthedrummer]

Re: Carb settings for 3hp Johnson

Found the jet behind a blanking plug on the front of the cowling next to the choke/fuel valve. Gently seated the needle in, wound out 1.5 turns and then screwed in until engine faded then out again until smooth running. All now purrrrfect! Thanks all.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Carb settings for 3hp Johnson

glad to hear you got her purring.