Johnson Seahorse 1953 5hp WONT RUN

[Tommym577]

1953 johnson seahorse won't run, cleaned carb, checked spark, still won't run not super experienced any ideas anyone? Thanks!

 

[racerone]

Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" on a test device ?

 

[Tommym577]

Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" on a test device ?

I'll go check and let you know

 

[Tommym577]

Does spark jump a gap of 1/4" on a test device ?

Talked to dad a little... "strong spark" "no fuel on the spark plugs" so I might troubleshoot fuel system

 

[racerone]

But you said that carburetor was cleaned ?

 

[Tommym577]

But you said that carburetor was cleaned ?

yessir! and we knew there was fuel in it because it was leaking out the primer pump and it leaked near fuel shutoff valve