Reply To: Johnson A-45 Mag Plate & Start Up

[T….in Wisconsin]

Findings from tank test.

1. Best position for the advance/ retard lever was 10deg right of center. This was a key find. I may adjust points to bring lever back to center.
2. Needle valve adusted to 1 to 1 1/4 turns out to start and adjust thereafter. Fuel from tank to carb bowl was not keeping up resulting in stalling after about 15 seconds. Seems obvious now but not at the time. “Tubs” advised to check for this.
3. Ran fine on 16/1 mixture with just a hint of smoke.
4. After chocking the best carb lever position was between F & S.