1974 85 hp Johnson Won't run without warm up lever

jerp13

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The engine runs irratic with warm up lever up, then mellows out after a couple of minutes. Won't run when lever is pushed down. I had my carps rebuilt and fuel lines. Running 50:1. Just got it back from mechanic last week. Took it out sunday and ran for 15 minutes and was stranded and had to be towed. I and am going to call mechanic back tommorrow. Any suggestions?
 

crxess

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Re: 1974 85 hp Johnson Won't run without warm up lever

Is your fuel mix fresh? Tank in good condition?

Sounds like the carbs got fouled again.
 

Home Cookin'

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Re: 1974 85 hp Johnson Won't run without warm up lever

also not a good idea for many controls to shift with the lever up.
 
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