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    Finally Starting after sitting 5 years, Not Idiling 1975 50hp

    I've gone through this thing with new fuel tank, lines, battery, etc. I couldnt get it to start forever. finally I had the idea to give it throttle while starting it. It starts and runs above like 25% throttle. Whats going on? thanks for any ideas. Eric
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    about to give up on 1976 50hp

    I have been trying to get this thing goin for wayy too long. IT will start for a few seconds and quit now. I've cleaned the carbs like 5 times but find another clogged hole usually. New gas line and tank. Should I just keep cleaning the carbs? I'm at my wits end here!
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    almost there on 1975 johnson 50hp

    Ive gone through a whole bunch of stuff and almost have this thing running again after sitting 5 years. Now its starting for a bit when i spray gas into the cylinder removing the spark plug. But it wont start spraying into the carb. Could it be that clogged?
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    1970 Johnson starter

    I'm trying to figure out why my engine wont turn over faster. When I jump the starter directly from the battery on my 50hp it draws so much current that the connection sizzles/smokes a little bit. Any thoughts on why its doing this? thanks, Eric
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    1975 50hp johnson not starting

    hi, this seems like a great forum full of knowledgeable people! I have a 1975 Johnson 50hp outboard with electric start only. For the first time in 5 years I've got time to get it going again. I got everything in place and turned the key, it cranked for maybe one second then stopped. since then...
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