First post here. First engine rebuild as well. Forgive me if I may have overlooked a thread that touched this topic. I looked and found a few topics that were similar to my problem but I've tried what worked for them and it isn't working for me. Here is my problem:
I recently rebuilt a 1974 Johnson 4 HP (4W74R) from top to bottom. Everything is put back together properly. I installed a new ignition system and it gives a good spark on both cylinders but when I go to start it, it isn't turning over. I tried and tried with no joy. I took the plugs out and they were both bone dry. I sprayed some starting fluid in both cylinders and carb inlet to no avail. I have the slow speed needle set at 1 -1/2 turns from a gentle seat and the high speed setting at 1 full turn. I pump the primer bulb until it is hard and see fuel getting to the Carb. and the bowl is filling up but no fuel is getting inside the engine. I've also set the correct timing with throttle at wide open. This is a dry start so there is no fuel in the motor whatsoever.
What am I doing wrong?? I am probably making a newbie mistake but I have thought of everything and no fuel is getting to the engine for some reason. I even took the carb off the block and no fuel. I am stumped! Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
Bret
I recently rebuilt a 1974 Johnson 4 HP (4W74R) from top to bottom. Everything is put back together properly. I installed a new ignition system and it gives a good spark on both cylinders but when I go to start it, it isn't turning over. I tried and tried with no joy. I took the plugs out and they were both bone dry. I sprayed some starting fluid in both cylinders and carb inlet to no avail. I have the slow speed needle set at 1 -1/2 turns from a gentle seat and the high speed setting at 1 full turn. I pump the primer bulb until it is hard and see fuel getting to the Carb. and the bowl is filling up but no fuel is getting inside the engine. I've also set the correct timing with throttle at wide open. This is a dry start so there is no fuel in the motor whatsoever.
What am I doing wrong?? I am probably making a newbie mistake but I have thought of everything and no fuel is getting to the engine for some reason. I even took the carb off the block and no fuel. I am stumped! Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
Bret