Good morninng,
Given the coils, condensor & plugs are good.
Continous running is about 5 -7 seconds. It pops every time I rope it over.
Per Tom’s feedback & info I read from members of the Yankee chapter I’ve not been following the correct start-up procedure.
Below is the start-up procedure from Yankee Chapter
I assuming the start up procedure for an A-25 would also apply to an A-45
“The Johnson A, A-25 and many of the other early motors have only a single needle valve. Begin with this at 3/4 to 1 turn open from the lightly seated position and adjust it when the motor starts to the best running position. Once the fuel tap is turned on in a few seconds you should see the needle shaft rise out of the bowl cover. If the motor is cold you can tap the needle a couple of times to “splash” some raw gas into the carb to assist in starting – don’t over-do it, or you will flood the motor. Place the carb lever on “C” for choke and advance the magneto handle to the center of its travel (See the model ID photo above for the approximate location). If the motor does not start after 3 rapid tugs on the starter rope place the carb lever on “F” for fast and try 3 more tugs. If the motor still will not run then shut off the fuel tap and continue with 3-5 tugs on the starter rope – once the motor starts be sure to turn the fuel valve back on!”
Findings:
- Motor is flooding
- Plugs are wet when removed
- Fuel is leaking out the muffler exhaust
Back at it this morning….