Re: 1958 Johnson 5.5hp carb/starting problem

[Don]

OK, well I think you may have a few issues going on here….
I thought you cleaned that carb, looks pretty cruddy…
Admittedly I am getting confused also…
It was my understanding that you put on a different carb body on this engine and the flooding issue was resolved…
If not, is that an OMC/OEM carb kit? I’m just asking because that bowl gasket looks kind of mess up/distorted, perhaps it is hitting the float inside the bowl preventing it from seating the inlet needle properly…
Let’s get some accurate compression readings also…
I’m guessing the ignition system needs to be gone through thoroughly also, perhaps the wires should be replace as well…
But, before we get started on all this, have you drained/refilled the gearcase? Is the gear lube OK/no water? Have you replaced the water pump impeller? Forgive me in advance if you have addressed these issues in previous posts….