Recent content by DaveB496

This motor is driving me to drink (well actually I stopped to have a beer). Starts great with 1/3 throttle (starting lever) Runs great at 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full out When you stop to idle , it begins to run rough, and sputter. I have taken out the rich/lean needle, ensured the area was clean and...

Well, after spending a considerable amount of timing going through this forum, looks like it is time for me to get into the mix. The boat is a 15 foot Legend deep "V" powered by a 1984 Johnson 35 HP electric start. My plans are as follows: A. Remove the centre seat ( which currently houses...

Took the boat out on the water tonight, runs very well at high speed. It seems very rough at the idle, so I have adjusted the lean/rich adjustment back 2 1/2 turns, still runs rough. Any ideas?

Stripped and cleaned the carborator then did the same thing to the solenoid, reassembled it and she started on second turn. Quick question for the forum, the idle screw on the front of the carborator.....what is the recommended start position for adjusting idle? For example, screw in all the...

Thanks for the reply. Looks like I am off to buy a few cans or carb cleaner, and piss off the wife as I spend the evening stripping down the carb.

Thanks. Correction to my earlier post, it is a 1984 Johnson 35 Seahorse. Cleaned the engine today and got it to start. A few questions: A. The red lever on the solenoid when put in line on the motor, the motor will not start. When put 90. Degrees the motor starts. Is this indicative of...

Hi there, Been following this group for awhile and decided to join up. I just purchased. 14 foot aluminum boat (soon to be project as i plan to install deck and seats) which came with. 1986 35 HP Johnson Seahorse, electric start motor. Previous owner said it was running well and just stopped...