JOHNSON 2001 40HP OUTBOARD

[Ebert]

HARD TO START COLD. HAVE TO USE STARTING FLUID. AFTER STARTING THERE IS NO PROBLEM TO START UNTIL THE NEXT COLD START. ANY SUGESTIONS?

 

[racerone]

Johnson 2 stroke ?----Pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking it over ?

 

[Ebert]

Thanks for the feedback....tried that many times without success...it is a 2 stroke

 

[racerone]

Test the electric primer valve.-----Does it click when you push in the key ?----Does fuel pulse out of one of the wee hoses when cranking it over ?

 

[Ebert]

Ill give that try...I did replace the switch and heard the valve but seems to me not all the time...at 82 my hearing isnt that great {haha] Ill try that suggestion and let you know...THANKS

 

[racerone]

To me it sounds like there is an issue with the electric primer valve.----You have to check it out with a simple test.----Nobody can hear, see or touch your motor.

 

[Ebert]

I give it a try,,,I assume the test would be to see if fuel is being discharged when activated. I kinda know nobody can hear, see or touch the motor but I do respect your input...Thanks

 

[racerone]

Sometimes folks ignore simple / good advice and state that their motor is in good condition.

 

[Ebert]

I totally agree with you...I asked for suggestions for my problem and received quite a few...all good but I have not had the time to put them to use. Looking to work on it soon,,,Thanks to all

 

[Ebert]

Still hard to start cold...ball does not stay hard...new ball...would replacing the needle valves help hold pressure...?

 

[racerone]

Bulb is a manual fuel pump.-----Used to fill carburetors.----Once that is done the bulb does NOT need to be hard !