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May 25, 2015 at 3:55 am
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quote blueboater101:
Hi,
I have a 1940 johnson 2.5 hp outboard and it starts but needs a lot of priming. Another problem is that is doesn’t idle. Should I clean the carb?
I have a 1940 johnson 2.5 hp outboard and it starts but needs a lot of priming. Another problem is that is doesn’t idle. Should I clean the carb?
Thanks
Rick
If it’s "new to you" and hasn’t been recently serviced, a good carb cleaning is near the top of the to-do list for you! 😉
It’s up there with checking spark plug gap & plug / wire condition, points gap, rotor gap and cleanliness, fresh premix fuel in the tank, and so on.
Give it what it wants & needs – and if issues remain, then pick it up from there..