1979 JOHNSON FLOODING

[Drt183Rcr]

I HAVE A 79 JOHNSON WHICH IS HARD TO START ALSO SOMETIMES I CANNOT GET IT TO COLD START WITHOUT THE AID OF STARTING FUID, JUST REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AFTER DROPPING THE PREVIOUS ONE IN THE LAKE. LOL. ANYWAY AFTER PUTTING THE IDLE LEVER ALL THE WAY UP & CHOKING THE ENGINE FUEL JUST POURS OUT THE FRONT ON BOTH CARBS WHILE IT IS ATTEMPTING TO CRANK. <br />ANY SUGGESTIONS??????? THANKS IN ADVANCE

 

[OBJ]

Re: 1979 JOHNSON FLOODING

DRT....sounds like the carbs may need a good cleaning and over haul. When the fuel pours out the throat, it usually means the needle or float ain't doin their job of cutting off the fuel supply to the carb. <br /><br />What is the horsepower of your 79?<br /><br />And please use small case letters when posting....we know you ain't mad but it makes ya' sound like yer' yellin'.....so to speak...

 

[Drt183Rcr]

Re: 1979 JOHNSON FLOODING

sorry about the caps OBJ my engine is a 115 Johnson 79 Model Thanks for your help I kind of thought that might be the problem now I guess I can tackle that

 

[Docdoc]

Re: 1979 JOHNSON FLOODING

When you pull those floats, shake them and listen for fluid sloshing around inside of them. They may be leaking and "sinking". I had this just happen to me. Although rare, it does happen.