carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

hi_c50

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my motor starts fine when i take out the Air silencer body and loading
tube and it takes along time to start if the silencer body is on and sometimes dies out. It seems like its not getting enough air. Does anyone know what might be wrong. What can i do....i need help t hanks
 

Mas

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

Sounds like you got a gummed up carb. When was the last time is was cleaned of all varnish?

MAS
 

freddyray21

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

agreed either a gummed up carb or a wasp nest in the silencer. run water through the silencer and see.
 

hi_c50

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

i just recently rebuild my carb, and tune up my motor. And now its giving me this new problem. I will try to wash my silencer out with water and see if thats problem.

thanks alot guys
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

carb adjustments in the TOP SECRET file.
 

Chinewalker

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

I agree - sounds like someone from the rodent or insect world found your silencer hospitable...
- SCott
 

hi_c50

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

just check my silencer out today and its clean. I open it and wash it throughly with a water hose but havent try starting it. But the glass under the carb has particles in it. But i just recenlty rebuild my carb! Is my gas tank dirty or is there something im over looking.
 

Chinewalker

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

Particles are not good - is the tank clean? They're relatively easy to clean as you can remove the top canister assembly and scrub by hand if necessary...
- Scott
 

wbeaton

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

How are the coils in your motor? Have they been replaced?
 

hi_c50

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

my coils, points and condesors are all brand new. I replace them when i was rebuilding my carb. I also have a pressure tank whiich im not familar of taking it apart and clean it. Any ideas guys?
 

hi_c50

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Re: carb or air trouble on a 56 johnson motor

i havent replace my fuel line though. All i did was cut off the excess were it was wearing and tearing away only.
 
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