40 horse jhonson seaking

[KXP]

I just bought this boat and trying to get it started flushed all old gas out and put new in but i am not getting gas to the cylinders can anyone help me out. thanks . model rds-23 serial 2164401

 

[Robj]

Re: 40 horse jhonson seaking

You pumped up the bulb right? I have bought many non-running engines and all they needed was a carb rebuild. There is a chance that if it has been sitting the carb is plugged/gummed up and that is where I would start. Also check your fuel filter.

Have a great day,

Rob.

 

[KXP]

Re: 40 horse jhonson seaking

i pumped the bulb the carb gets fuel all right maybe it just cant leave the carb that my problem is the fuel filter that round thing on the starbird side

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 40 horse jhonson seaking

clean and rebuild the carb, See TOP SECRET FILE for directions.
it is a 1961, fuel oil ratio 24:1
service manuals http://www.outboardbooks.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=models.main&year=1961&ID=110641

carb kit http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=109328&gd_row=43&**********=193061433

if you need a new float, it is BRP part # 375792.

 

[JB]

Re: 40 horse jhonson seaking

Seahorse, not sea king.

 

[Mark_VTfisherman]

Re: 40 horse jhonson seaking

doesn't that have a rebuildable fuel pump too?

 

[KXP]

Re: 40 horse jhonson seaking

Thanks Alot Guys I Will Rebuild Carb First