1976 Johnson not sucking up water

aaronlee

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Just got it running again the slow speed needle was all the way out. Now its not spiting out water the prop is spining and motor is not getting cool. Please help want to take it out today
 

gm280

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Re: 1976 Johnson not sucking up water

Just got it running again the slow speed needle was all the way out. Now its not spiting out water the prop is spining and motor is not getting cool. Please help want to take it out today

Sounds like it's time to remove the lower foot section and rebuild a water pump. Also use some compressed air and blow the water passages out to make sure everything is cleared before reassembling again... Could have some insects stuck in there blocking the water flow too...
 

Will Bark

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Re: 1976 Johnson not sucking up water

Are you on muffs on in a tub; if in a tub make sure you are deep enough and above the pump level.
 

aaronlee

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Re: 1976 Johnson not sucking up water

I think it wasn't deep enough in the tub it's fine now thanks guys
 
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