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I fear I have a carb problem but I hope something else that is an easier/ quicker fix.
Ok the back beat goes on... thanks guys
it it was a battery issue- for a new battery and it start and runs...
NEW PROBLEM
It idles fine high and low - goes into gear and runs well ... even heads toward...
Picked this boat up recently - 70HP Jihnson.
battery is dead but I hooked it to a boost pack and it just slow cranks.
connected it to my buddies tow truck with jumper cables - same result.
Unlikely a battery issue right?
This is a really stupid question, so I though I'd ask it on a mostly anonymous message board as opposed to someone in real like.. .:D
I see lots of info around about painting aluminum boats, is there any advantage/ practical purpose to it other than the cosmetic?
I just have a 12ft Aluminum...
Not a lot of info I see after searching on these motors.
This one hadn't run in a few years, I picked it up for $75 with tank and fuel line so it was a pretty solid investment with little risk, haha.
I got it running, gapped the plugs and replaced them based on what was already in there.
I...
Ok, so Im reassembling my carb, looking at THIS WALKTHROUGH and I can't tell how the needle spring goes on... can someone give me an assist or give me some instruction?
The spring is in this picture.
So had the 1963 3HP (JW-18R) out for the first time tonight, had it running in a trashcan and it seemed ok, but not sure if I actually pushed the choke in or if it was out the whole time. (first time I've owned an outboard, lame I know)
Put it on the boat tonight, hoping to do a test run a...
Hey guys - I'm NEW. (You'll really see this as you read on :) )
I just bought a 12 foot aluminum fishing boat for smaller lakes and portaging around in Ontario. It came with a 1963 3HP Johnson which is in almost MINT condition. Really unbelievable how good of shape it is in for being 46...
