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big_chief

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I have a 28HP Johnson SPL.

Motor has been running fine for months. I started it up today after sitting for afew weeks and it started on 3rd crank. I was out on the water about 1 mile out... and started to slow down to throw an anchor... then the motor just died. Had to use a trolling motor to get back.

When I got back, I changed the plugs (been meaning to do that). Still didnt start though. I noticed the primer ball does not really stay hard though... However, I am able to choke with the key and SEE fuel in the carb. Is it possible to still choke and get fuel... but not have the ball still firm?

If anyone else has anything thoughts... please chime in. For kicks I also checked compression when I changed plugs and got 120/110.
 
The " primer bulb " is nothing but a manual fuel pump.------It is used to fill the carburetor with fuel.-----Once it has done that the bulb will not stay hard after the motor has been cranked over and choked.-----Do you have spark that will jump a gap of 7/16" with a snap you can hear ??-Checked for water in the carburetor ?
 
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