Rebuliding 1976 115 johnson Carburetor

[flech01]

I am rebuilding the Carburetors on a 1976 johnson 115. I am wondering if any body has a guide or just some advise as what to look for and what I need to make sure gets clean and if there are any adjustments that I need to make. <br /><br />I am useing Iboats 18-7046 carburetor kit. It has no floats but I think the floats are ok. I have a manual and will be following it. I was just wanting to know if there are any secrets to makeing the job easier.<br /><br />Thanks Guys.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Rebuliding 1976 115 johnson Carburetor

Easy steps to follow Bill.....<br /><br />Soak them out in carb cleaner after disassembling them. Follow up with carb cleaner in a spary can....spraying thru all the passages....follow up with compressed air. Run a wire thru the jets to make sure they are open.<br /><br />I always pop out the core plugs also. I want to make sure I get it clean.<br /><br />Follow the assembly instructions in the manual. Don't forget to set the float level.

 

[flech01]

Re: Rebuliding 1976 115 johnson Carburetor

How long should I soak them? Is overnight ok?

 

[KYHunter2]

Re: Rebuliding 1976 115 johnson Carburetor

Yes just be sure, you dont put anyhing plastic in carb cleaner. I use a sharpened punch to remove plugs , just be carefull. Dont punch too deep. I just drive it through , (carefully) and pop them out. <br /> Be sure to have a clean work area, especially for reassembly. I use a piece of plastic, cheap shower curtains, work well for me. They cover my work bench just right. If I have to stop midway , I just pull up and over them. No worries about any foreign objects, finding their way in. <br /> I use them over and over, just spray them off, and let dry. <br /> Some like to use clean cloth , like old sheets. I dont like the threads and the like. <br /> KYHunter