Re: Suggestions for new posters
i have a 1973 johnson,115 horse powerv4 model number 115esl73m,has120compression in 3 cylindershas 117 in one cylinder,out the water with ears on starts up fine,ideals good no backfiring,missing,it will run all day, has new waterpump,powerpack,new sparkplugs(autolight2892)rebilt both carbs,new float and needle and gaskets i think it is a top feed carb dont no for sure has new tank and fresh gas float drop is 1inchfrom bottom of casting too bottom of floatwhen i flip it upside down its level wen i put the boat in the water it starts up runs fine get too my fishing hole sit 20 to 30 minutes its is hard too start,i have to continusly crank,some time i choke it some time i dont when it starts a big pile of smoke from exhsut comes out probly from choking it some time its so hard too start i drain my battir if you have any suggention i sure wood appreiciate it thank you i dont know if i set my floats right i tried to ues the book but did not have that special tool tool #324891,runs grat as long as i shut the engine off
Only kidding, but at those kinds of prices for repairing a "toy" it's no wonder people try to repair first and take to dealer later. Most people buy used because they can't afford new, just like cars and then try to maintain with as little expense as possible. For something that only gets used a few times each year some of the maintenance costs are hard to justify to the spouse, hence the need to tinker and look like you've tried your best. 
