Slow speed needle valve rebuild? 1976 Johnson 35 hp Model 35E76S

[jamesfontenot]

I cleaned the carburetor and replaced its gaskets . I will reclean the carb since the motor cuts off after running about 20 seconds. This may be partially due to the filter cap of the fuel pump being cracked. Fuel sprays out of the crack when I press the fuel line bulb. I have to press the fuel line bulb to keep the motor running. During this short running period, the motor ran at a very high rpm level once so I cut it off. Next time I started it the it ran at a much lower rpm level. Not sure of why it ran at such different rpm levels? Could this be due to the neelle valve? When I try to adust the needle valve nothing happens with the motors idling speed. I removed the needle valve and the retainer just crumbled so i will replace it. Is there anything else that goes onto the needle valve besides the retainer. There are several pieces in the carburetor kit that I don't know where they go. There is a small plastic funnel shaped piece in the carb kit that may go onto the tip of the needle valve? Not sure though. Can I clean inside of where the needle valve fits with a small wire? Thanks to anyone who can help me!

 

[F_R]

That little "funnel" piece is the seal between the needle shaft and carburetor body. If worn loose, air can bypass the needle. You may not think the old one is in there, but it is. Some people fashion a hooked wire to get it out, some use a long drywall screw, others come up with something else. But once you attack it with anything, you can be assured that if it wasn't leaking before, it will now---until you succeed in getting it out and replaced.

 

[boobie]

If you straighten out a small fish hook that works good too.