Johnson 85hp....VERY SICK

theginns

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Check this out....The engine used to start up, but was running sloppy because it had been sitting for a couple of years before I bought it. I fugured it was a fuel problem, so I had the carb rebuilt, and when we held up the jets, they were clogged (guess that's why it was running so sloppy). Cleaned everything, replaced parts, and reassembled. When I put the carb back on the engine, it wouldn't even start at all. Doesn't make sense to me....any ideas out there??? Thanks
 

Dhadley

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Re: Johnson 85hp....VERY SICK

Whats the model number?<br /><br />Does it have spark?<br /><br />Whats the compression?
 

theginns

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Re: Johnson 85hp....VERY SICK

I am going to check the compression, change out the plugs, and check the plug wires this afternoon. Will let all know what I find.
 

JamesCoste

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Re: Johnson 85hp....VERY SICK

Did you do a link and sync once you replaced the carbs?
 
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