jonmac3569
Well-known member
I have a 1975 Johnson 25 HP. It did not run when I inherited it. It had been setting up for 10 years. I changed the lower unit oil, plugs, starter pull rope, rebuilt the carb and changed the impeller.
It idles very well now and runs well at lower speeds. If I try to open it up, it will start "choking" and seems that it is not getting enough gas. Initially I was using one of the replacement fuel lines with the priming bulb built in. I changed back to the original hose and it ran a little better. But at higher speeds I still need to reach back and pump the bulb as I am going down the river to keep it running.
Obviously sounds like it is not getting enough fuel. Any ideas why?
Thanks
It idles very well now and runs well at lower speeds. If I try to open it up, it will start "choking" and seems that it is not getting enough gas. Initially I was using one of the replacement fuel lines with the priming bulb built in. I changed back to the original hose and it ran a little better. But at higher speeds I still need to reach back and pump the bulb as I am going down the river to keep it running.
Obviously sounds like it is not getting enough fuel. Any ideas why?
Thanks