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Author	Topic:   1972 Johnson 2-HP
AaronMN	posted 03-21-2015 07:49 AM ET (US)         Hello. I have a 1997 Johnson 2-HP outboard engine. I have recently replaced the fuel line, disassembled and re-installed the carburetor, replaced the spark plug, cleaned the fuel tank, [and used] fresh gasoline. I can pull the starter rope 15 times, remove the spark plug, and the plug will be dry. Why would I not be getting fuel in the cylinder? I removed the lower bowl on the carburetor and did have fuel there Any guidance on next steps? Aaron
acseatsri	posted 03-21-2015 02:38 PM ET (US)             Probably a clogged jet. They have to be tiny on an engine that small.
seahorse	posted 03-22-2015 07:24 AM ET (US)          If the carburetor is OK, don't overlook other items, such as low compression from a head gasket or piston problem, broken or bent reeds, or an air leak in the crankcase.
acseatsri	posted 03-22-2015 10:10 AM ET (US)             Try squirting some starting fluid in the carb and see if it fires. It may remove the cobwebs if that's all it is.
AaronMN	posted 03-22-2015 06:30 PM ET (US)             I dumped a little gas into the spark plug hole and was able to get it going. However, without that, no go.
acseatsri	posted 03-22-2015 06:38 PM ET (US)             Based on that, I would start tracking the fuel system. If you have gas at the carb, most likely it,s either a stuck float or a clogged jet.

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