need help on 35 hp

imported_rusty

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1983 johnson 35hp I was just above idle speed and it stop running on me , it started right back up then it wanted to quit on me again, so I choke it a little bit and it ran beautiful, so what could it be? thanks russ...
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: need help on 35 hp

vent close on tank, dirty carb.
 

imported_rusty

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Re: need help on 35 hp

vent tank was open i made sure of that, can i use carburator cleaner on carb or do i need to take it to the dealer for a cleaning? thanks russ...
 

JIGGER

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Re: need help on 35 hp

Sounds like carb problem. You are running lean because of lack of fuel. The main jet might have dirt or gum built up. Just cleaning wont work. The bowl on the bottom of the carb needs to be removed. Thats the hardest part. Removing the carb because of all the linkage and then re-setting it up. A lean carb will burn up a motor fast. Melt a piston quick!
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: need help on 35 hp

you can follow these instructions, the only difference is your low speed jet is adjustable, http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=244013

you might try this first, adjustments for the low speed needle.

(Carburetor Adjustment - Single S/S Adjustable Needle Valve)
(J. Reeves)

Initial setting is: Slow speed = seat gently, then open 1-1/2 turns.

Start engine and set the rpms to where it just stays running. In segments of 1/8 turns, start to turn the S/S needle valve in. Wait a few seconds for the engine to respond. As you turn the valve in, the rpms will increase. Lower the rpms again to where the engine will just stay running.

Eventually you'll hit the point where the engine wants to die out or it will spit back (sounds like a mild backfire). At that point, back out the valve 1/4 turn. Within that 1/4 turn, you'll find the smoothest slow speed setting.

Note: As a final double check setting of the slow speed valve(s), if the engine has more than one carburetor, do not attempt to gradually adjust all of the valves/carburetors at the same time. Do one at a time until you hit the above response (die out or spit back), then go on to the next valve/carburetor. It may be necessary to back out "all" of the slow speed adjustable needle valves 1/8 turn before doing this final adjustment due to the fact that one of the valves might be initially set ever so slightly lean.

When you have finished the above adjustment, you will have no reason to move them again unless the carburetor fouls/gums up from sitting, in which case you would be required to remove, clean, and rebuild the carburetor anyway.
 
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