57 johnson 18hp carb problem

smut

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Both the high and low speed rods are fairly lose in the carb and Im afraid theill move when running the engine ,HELP?
 

lindy46

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Re: 57 johnson 18hp carb problem

Tighten up the brass packing nuts which the needles run through.
 

Georgesalmon

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Re: 57 johnson 18hp carb problem

agree. You might have to replace the packing if that doesn't work.
 
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