Why is the choke won’t stay out, it feels a lot of pressure when I pull it out

[Knotstrait]

My 1989 6hp the choke won’t stay out, it keep spring back, it seems a lot of pressure, I can hear some sort of noice, like suction.
by the way, I lost my choke knob stick into 40’ water, just find out no longer availabl, what can I do? Will 3D printer make one? Where can I find it?

thanks

Penny

 

[racerone]

It is not really a choke.-----It is a primer pump and is spring loaded.-----Ageed you can make any knob to replace lost one.

 

[Knotstrait]

It is not really a choke.-----It is a primer pump and is spring loaded.-----Ageed you can make any knob to replace lost one.

Primer pump? So I should pump it couple times before I pull the line?

 

[tphoyt]

Yes like you have noticed you pull it out and it springs back in. Every time you pull it it squirts a bit if fuel. I pull mine twice and its enough. If it’s cold out I’ll go for 3 pulls.

 

[Knotstrait]

Thank you

 

[saltchuckmatt]

Thank you

eBay has used ones. That is why your motor wasn't running right because you aren't using your primer correctly. Google how to use it. Here is an eBay link with the knob.

Johnson Evinrude 6 HP Knob & Detent Assembly Primer Choke Lever 331760 0331760 | eBay

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