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    Johnson carb vs ether

    Greetings. I recently purchased a Johnson J6REEA X long. Barely used. It will only start with just a whiff of ether.Seems to run ok. Will start normally while still warm. I have adjusted the needle on the left of the carb, it only seems to change the idle. Plugs come out dark tan, pretty...
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    J6REEA Johnson 6hp

    Just bought this beast almost out of the crate. Problem; won't start without a whiff of ether. Have leaned it out as far as I dare with screw on left of carb. Still no self start. Also, I heard that this heavy beast can be "upgraded" Any / all help much appreciated. Regards. Pete pemere@charter.net
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