Re: 1958 Johnson 5.5hp carb/starting problem

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The 3/4 setting on the high speed needle is a rough setting and just meant to get the motor started. Once it’s running, try speeding it up a bit and slowly turning the needle clockwise to lean it out. It should make a difference.