Re: 1958 Johnson 5.5hp carb/starting problem

[LLOYD LAUTNER]

The order of priorities for any old motor are Compression, then Ignition, then Carburation, in that order. 70 PSI is pretty low but it might run if everything else is right. Ground the plugs to the block and you should see a bright blue spark on EVERY rotation and still get spark using a test plug with the gap opened up over 1/8" . Sounds like you need to check out your ignition better before worrying about the carb.