1967 johnson 9.5 hp

[fisheagle]

I have two questions regarding a recently aquired 1967 Johnson 9.5 hp. First, fuel runs out of the carb when the motor is in the tilted up position if I don't disconnect the fuel line. Is this normal? Second, I am not sure if the motor is running too hot (new water pump installed). The discharged water seems to reach a temperature that is so hot that I can only hold my hand under the the discharged water for a few seconds. Is this normal? Otherwise, the motor starts and runs great.

 

[wayne h]

Re: 1967 johnson 9.5 hp

yes that can be normal for fuel to come out of the carb since the float might be letting more fuel in because its tilted... i would check the thermostat on the motor mine gets hot but not that hot. are u testing in a barrel or out on the lake ? in a barrel the water can be getting hotter since its comming out of the engine back into the barrel. hope this helps