Hello fellow Johnny owners!<br /><br />I have a 1984 70hp Johnson that has been rebuilt in the spring of 2002. Great engine...<br /><br />This year in '03, I had to replace the spark plugs (LCCJC4's), and a new fuel filter.<br /><br />Shortly after I replaced the plugs and the filter, the engine started to act up. Meaning: my electric choke in the ignition wasn't working.<br /><br />I bought a new primer hose with bulb included. I put it on the right way and quadruple(sp???) checked, and whenever I pumped fuel into the engine, the bulb WOULD NOT get firm. 
<br /><br />So I was stunned because I didn't know how to start my engine. Here is how I start my engine...<br /><br />1.) I pump the primer bulb about 3 times to get fuel into the engine.<br /><br />2.) I would uncover the cowel and flick the little red switch. After that, it Realeases pressure from it then put the switch back.<br /><br />3.) I would start the engine and it would sputter and shut down <br /><br />4.) I repeated steps 2 & 3, then it would start and keep running <br /><br />Please Note: When I would shut it down for about 1 hour or so, I would have to repeat the process over again. <br /><br />My question for you is, is what can I do in order to repair it, and also I think I am going take it in for service in the spring if it is not easy to repair.<br /><br />JAZZ
<br /><br />So I was stunned because I didn't know how to start my engine. Here is how I start my engine...<br /><br />1.) I pump the primer bulb about 3 times to get fuel into the engine.<br /><br />2.) I would uncover the cowel and flick the little red switch. After that, it Realeases pressure from it then put the switch back.<br /><br />3.) I would start the engine and it would sputter and shut down <br /><br />4.) I repeated steps 2 & 3, then it would start and keep running <br /><br />Please Note: When I would shut it down for about 1 hour or so, I would have to repeat the process over again. <br /><br />My question for you is, is what can I do in order to repair it, and also I think I am going take it in for service in the spring if it is not easy to repair.<br /><br />JAZZ