1940 johnson seahorse 2.5 hp

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  • May 25, 2015 at 1:55 am #1592
    blueboater101
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      Hi,
      I have a 1940 johnson 2.5 hp outboard and it starts but needs a lot of priming. Another problem is that is doesn’t idle. Should I clean the carb?

      Thanks
      Rick

      May 25, 2015 at 3:55 am #16817
      legendre
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        quote blueboater101:

        Hi,
        I have a 1940 johnson 2.5 hp outboard and it starts but needs a lot of priming. Another problem is that is doesn’t idle. Should I clean the carb?

        Thanks
        Rick

        If it’s "new to you" and hasn’t been recently serviced, a good carb cleaning is near the top of the to-do list for you! 😉

        It’s up there with checking spark plug gap & plug / wire condition, points gap, rotor gap and cleanliness, fresh premix fuel in the tank, and so on.

        Give it what it wants & needs – and if issues remain, then pick it up from there..

        May 25, 2015 at 5:05 pm #16845
        Steve A W
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          US Member - 2 Years

          Welcome to the forum!
          Check the compression, If it’s too low it will have these same symptoms.

          Good Luck with Your motor.

          Steve A W

          Member of the MOB chapter.
          I live in Northwest Indiana

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