6hp johnson, 1974, water dripping from shifter handle

[scott_maier]

Re: 6hp johnson, 1974, water dripping from shifter handle

I ordered new reeds and gaskets for the plate... I probably could have re-used the reeds since I was able to bend the offending one back flat. I'll just add them to my pile of parts! We'll see what happens when this puppy is back together.

 

[scott_maier]

Re: 6hp johnson, 1974, water dripping from shifter handle

Handirifle

Am I possibly looking at a crudded up piston/head situation as well?

I don't think so. Symptoms caused by a dirty piston/head would happen all the time not every other run. Just my 2 cents...

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: 6hp johnson, 1974, water dripping from shifter handle

I don't think straightening a reed is EVER a good idea (unless you have no other choice).
There is now a potential fatigue spot...and if it should ever break...

For the cost involved, I'd suggest that you pitch it so you are never tempted to reuse it.

All just IMO, of course.

 

[scott_maier]

Re: 6hp johnson, 1974, water dripping from shifter handle

I don't think straightening a reed is EVER a good idea (unless you have no other choice).
There is now a potential fatigue spot...and if it should ever break...

For the cost involved, I'd suggest that you pitch it so you are never tempted to reuse it.

All just IMO, of course.

Yeah, probably should toss em... I really didn't have to "bend" the reed, just a little coaxing got it to lay flat so being the cheap steak(i don't skate) that i am the thought crossed my mind about reusing...:redface:

 

[handirifle]

Re: 6hp johnson, 1974, water dripping from shifter handle

Handirifle

I don't think so. Symptoms caused by a dirty piston/head would happen all the time not every other run. Just my 2 cents...

Thanks.

 

[scott_maier]

Re: 6hp johnson, 1974, water dripping from shifter handle

Well, I cleaned up the reed plate and installed it with new reeds and gaskets and the motor still didn't start any better. I'm starting to lose my marbles over this motor. I initially saw alot of gas leaking out the carb after the first pull, so I'm wondering if it's the cork float not floating. I hate to buy another carb kit, but it's definitely a fuel issue. I could get it to idle but eventually it would sneeze and die, which I thought meant it's running lean. But if it's running lean why can i see gas in the throat of the carb???



-S