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    Johnson 5 horse Idles smoothly then dies

    I have a Johnson 5 horse TN 27 that will start and idle for about 30 seconds and then die suddenly. It smells like gas strongly like it may be flooding. If I let it sit for several hours and then try again it will try to start on the first few pulls. I have resealed the old cork float. Could...
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    Johnson 5 Needle valve settings?

    I have a 5 horse TN 27. It will try to start and has run for up to a couple of seconds but then dies. Can anyone give me an idea of the starting settings for the mixture control needle valve and the needle valve on the front of the engine? What does the needle valve on the front of the engine...
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    Johnson 5 horse ignition

    I have a 1951 TN 27 I can't get to run. In checking the spark plug wires with a multi meter it looks like the bottom plug wire is connected to ground and the top one is not. Is this right? Also, does anyone know where to buy a float (a NAPA number?) for the carburetor or maybe a kit?
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    Johnson TN 27 Carb

    I have a Johnson TN 27 that I cannot get started. I have cleaned the carb and resealed the cork float, replaced the spark plugs and checked the ignition system, all to no avial. I can get it to fire a few times by pressing on the carb float valve through the hole in the top of the housing and...
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