Help - we have a 1979 Johnson 70 hp outboard motor that we have issues restarting. We have good compression - new plugs - coil packs and power pack. The fuel pump was rebuilt. When the motor is cold it starts up great and runs smooth, but if we stop to fish or anything and try to restart - we can't get it started. The carbs are clean and have new needle seats installed. Today we started it up on muffs and had the prop in a barrel of water. When we stopped the motor it restarted a few times but then we had the samething happen - would not start. I drained the carbs and tried it again - it started just fine. Then I disconnected the gas line and stopped the motor - reconnected it and restarted with no issues multiple times. I feel the carbs are flooding on low idle - but not sure how to correct. I was told that it sounds like its running to rich and needs the carbs adjusted. I checked the floats and they are adjusted level to the bowl and has 3/4 inch travel - what I found online. Can anyone help point me in the right direction before I take it to the marina for repair.
