Carburator issue

[Waltomeal]

I have a 1983 Johnson 115 hp outboard, the butterflies in the carbs are all in the shut position, when I push the key in to choke I can hear the electric choke clicking but see no movement of the butterflies, shouldn't the butterflies be in the open position before starting then close when activated by the key

 

[F_R]

Assuming your '83 has the correct carburetors on it, there are no choke butterflies. It has a primer instead of a choke. The click you are hearing is the primer solenoid.

The butterflies you are looking at are throttle butterflies----not related to choke butterflies.

 

[racerone]

NO, no------Nothing visible moves on that motor when you push in the key.------It is equipped with a wonderful electric valve that opens when you push in the key.-----So when the motor is cranking and that valve is open fuel is squirted into the engine for near instant start-up.-----A way better set-up than choke flappers.-----They even put a red lever on that valve so you can operated it manually.-----That motor can be started and it will run with a dead battery !

 

[racerone]

Was this not explained to your satisfaction yesterday ??