Newbie Q's - Where to begin??!?1

[Lucky_leeps]

Hi all,

I am brand new to the forum and fairly new to the outboard scene. I recently bought a cabin that came with an older Johnston 4.4 HP outboard. I have had troubles finding a serial or model # yet, but i estimate it to be late 70's early 80's

The motor looks in great shape, but has sat for ~5 years. I changed the plugs and got new gas, but its not firing up. I have spark, but beyond that im not sure where to go. I am a decent DIY car guy, just out of my element in the outboard world.

Is there a trouble shooting guide or step by step that i can walk through? where would i start to look at this to get her running?

sorry for the newbie questions but any help or direction would be great!!!

thanks all
-Leeps

 

[flyingscott]

Put a pic up of the motor

 

[Boobie]

I can't remember any 4.4 hp Johnson outboards.

 

[joereeves]

What is the model number of that engine?

Sitting that long..... the carburetor is fouled, gummed, clogged. Remove, clean, and rebuilt it as needed with a complete carburetor kit.

 

[Lucky_leeps]

Sorry guys, its a 4 HP, not a 4.4 photos attached.

 

[Lucky_leeps]

What is the model number of that engine?

whats the best way to locate the model #? i cannot find any tags or plates attached.

 

[flyingscott]

About an 1986 model. It's a deluxe because of the gearshift. Do what joe said clean the carb very well. Fuel needs to be mixed at 50-1 and change the lower unit gear lube with 80w90 marine gear lube.

 

[SuperT]

I have a similar motor only it's a 1984 4.5hp One of the best small motors that OMC ever made.

 

[Boobie]

Super T, what part of northern WI are you from ??

 

[SuperT]

Hayward

 

[Boobie]

Where that big Musky welcomes you when you come into town.

 

[SuperT]

Yes sir, The Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame