Re: Johnson 5.5 carb issue

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May 9, 2015 at 5:48 pm #15594
chris-p
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    If you pump the primer, and fuel spills out from the air horn, the float is not floating, or the needle is not seating.

    Perhaps the float is catching on the gasket?

    Perhaps the float is upside down? Not to say you did that, but has happened on here before!

    Dirt in the seat?

    I test the carbs before installing. Once put together, hold it upright and blow into the fuel inlet. You should be able to.

    Now flip carb upside down. You should not be able to blow into it now.

    I do this after I clean, as I hate the taste of gas/oil mix 😉