It is '60, CD17 model 5.5 Johnson .<br />It was unused for a couple of years, and now it has a hard time starting.<br />Sometimes the motor starts, and runs for about 10 sec, as if the gas would run out.<br /><br />Here is what we have done so far: The compression is 72 and 75 psi. What is the correct compression for this motor? <br />It has a new fuel pump, and we cleaned the carb, and ordered a rebuild kit for the carb. What is the correct float level for that carb?<br />We checked the reed plate, the valves are snug against the plate.<br />The ignition was rebuilt a couple of years ago, it looks new. We checked the caps (0.2uF dead on, both) cleaned the points, and the sparks jump about 1/4".<br />We are testing it now with the fuel filter by-passed. The gas tank is newes, and it has new fittings on the hose.<br />As for the carb needle settings, we have heard it is from 3/4 to 1 1/4 opening to start with it.<br /><br />Any help would be appreciated!
