Johnson & Evinrude Carb repair 3hp 50s & 60s

This video is about Carb repair 3

[@gregwilson9035]

Thanks from Australia! Great instructions. I’m gonna apply these principles to my 1972 Johnson 4hp.

[@johnbright3229]

Glad it helped out. Should be about the same with the exception of having to remove the high speed jet in the bowl on a 72

[@gregwilson9035]

@@johnbright3229Hi again John. Thanks so much. My ‘72 Johnson 4hp is now running like a Swiss watch! Idles beautifully now. I had already rebuilt the ignition with new coils, points, leads plug caps etc, but just couldn’t get it running properly. I’m pretty certain I had a blockage in those carb passage ways. All good now though!

[@paullangdon9575]

I gotta thank this guy John again for putting up this video. I’m watching this again after a year- I’m tuning up another motor. And he’s a good teacher too.

[@OldSneelock]

Thanks for the explanation. I just picked up a Johnson 3 at a yard sale. I'm gathering information and you showed up as #2 on the list.

[@johnbright3229]

Glad I could help

[@markthompson6300]

I am restoring one on these, and this video helped a lot!!! Thanks!!!!

[@PeterKrauseProCoach]

Thank you for showing how to do this right, internal passageway cleaning, welch plug replacement. Most other videos are just parts replacement.

[@johnbright3229]

Glad I could be of help for you. Thank you !

[@danawilkerson8527]

Thank you! I was able to rebuild my grandpa’s old 3hp. Evinrude Lightwin & put a 1953 engine back in the water! She purrs like a kitten now after 20 years in the barn. These old engines are not only works of art, they’re tough, & dependable if you take care of them.

[@danawilkerson8527]

MarineEngines.com they have parts all the way back to 1953 on some models

[@johnsolenski140]

Excellent video! I would add to check the upper body bowel vents. A plugged vent is very rare but it can be troublesome and hard to diagnose.

[@timkeyser3515]

Thanks. I've got a '52 and feel better about getting this one back together after your tips and pitfall warnings. Good useful information with HQ images.

[@benvernali843]

Great video for my 57 Evinrude light win 3hp thank you very much Sir

[@jrocco36]

Thanks for posting this. It's very helpful as I am about to rebuild my carb on my engine that has been sitting 25 years.

[@joshuagordonwylie]

Just completed rebuild of my '53 Seahorse 3hp following your instructions. Runs great! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. Saved me a lot of time, hassle and redo's! Cheers

[@horsesandharleys1178]

Used a 20 some dollar oem rebuild kit I bought off of eBay from a Florida business! Saved lots! I was quoted $250-350 for carb rebuild! Granted I spent some on carb cleaner and compressed air can, but still...way ahead and I'm happy to know these skills, as a woman!

[@horsesandharleys1178]

Great vid. Just rebuilt my carb from using this video. Seahorse 1962 5.5 CD-19. She fired right up and I was very happy as I just bought this thing this spring, but the old float was totally disintegrated. Thank you, John Blight!

[@1530ng]

Thanks John, I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1965 Yacht Twin. This video was a great help to me.

[@johnbright3229]

Daniel , I am glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck with your Yacht Twin !

[@terryzig]

You must be a carpenter with those big fast sausages for fingers, looks just like my hands.

[@donmiles2910]

Excellent video! Thanks for putting it together.

[@patrickmurphy7978]

Nice video, thanks! Especially appreciate the lack of background music. I've not be able to find nylon washers for lo/hi needle valves. Tried 2 different carb kits and the washer's are too large. Any idea of proper part number or carb kit that includes them? Thx

[@johnbright3229]

I have been out of the marine business for awhile now so not sure , but the OEM part number 439071 should have them included.

[@Rick9814]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@Trucker005]

Excellent video John! Very helpful to me!

[@tfortexas5098]

Do most Evinrude dealers carry the carb and fuel pump kits?

[@nonameest]

Thanks for that great video! Bought a 1959 lightwin for 40EUR and going to make it great again :)

[@bennyblanko3]

Great instructions!

[@jimwoodmansee]

That's the best carb rebuild video I've seen on these antique motors, especially for us non-mechanic DIY guys. I would have never known about the Welsh plug and I think that is exactly why my slow speed knob wasn't doing anything until you showed me how to remove it and clear the slow speed passage. Much appreciated and I did subscribe to your very good channel. Do you have any video's on the lower unit for my Johnson jwl-17 3hp?

[@haroldpowell6860]

Where can I buy a carb kit for my 1955 3hp Evinrude Lightwin 3014. I really only need the packing washers for both needle valves.

[@johnbright3229]

www.marineengine.com/parts/parts.php?gclid=CjwKCAjwkYGVBhArEiwA4sZLuH2VeiAeCZyakLGRmOCua37w2TmuqInTN8EV5ipPzg2BSj9rIx2CAxoCOuYQAvD_BwE

[@FastEddieQ]

Very good, but according to the manual you are supposed to measure from carburetor housing to bottom of float, giving you between 1 1/8 and 1 5/8.. any comment on this? Doing mine, youtubers do it this way but manual says different... response would be appreciated, thanks..

[@johnbright3229]

Thanks for your comment, those measurements sound about right. So feel free to use that method. After doing these for over 30 years I have found these motors aren't that touchy on float drop. So I just do them by eye. For someone with little experience I guess the measurement might be the way to go. Thanks again for watching !

[@jeffsears6946]

Great video man, very helpful!

[@lungchan1729]

I cleaned my carburator only part I didn't do is to remove the round cap. the motor starts with high rev but in slow rev, it just die, I can't seems to understand if the gaz is too rich or lean... it should be simple, but can't quite get it. I also try removing the spark plug and use a torch on it. I notice when the spark plug is hot, it seems to start easier.

[@johnbright3229]

You may have to remove the welch plug on top of carb, could be some debris in there causing this problem , or the passage from bottom of bowl to the top. You can see this with the bowl off, on one side of the bowl is a good size hole that goes from the side of bowl on up the side of upper carb. Also when you have the welch plug removed and the slow speed needle valve out you should be able to see light through the needle valve hole. Hope this helps, Good luck with you're project.

[@jimwoodmansee]

great video. If the slow speed needle is slightly deformed (curving slightly to one side) must it be replaced? I'm guessing the owner over-tightened it but is it re-usable?

[@johnbright3229]

Yes I would replace it. Even a slight grove around the point will make it difficult to get to idle correctly.

[@jimwoodmansee]

@@johnbright3229 Thanks, it is not a groove, it is a slight curve at the end almost curly but not quite. I tried rolling it gently but firmly on a piece of solid metal (the flywheel) and it mostly straightened out, not perfect but close.

[@bhrtbanjaluka5935]

HELP,,,I put a new fuel pump..new seals..hose,,cleaned the carburetor...but there is no PETROL on the fuel pump..NO PULS...johnson 6ks 2t..1969...cd-24

[@CESARP35]

Great video John, i have a Evinrude Fastwin 18HP that i'm in the process of rebuilding the carb, looks to be pretty much the same thing, regarding the packing it looks like the original manual calls for 2 packing with out the plastic washer before but my carb kit does come with the plastic washer and 3 packing for each needle, is ok to do the plastic washer and 3 packing like your video, your input is appreciated. Thanks Cesar

[@johnbright3229]

Cesar Perez Yes you should use the 3 packing pieces with the plastic washer last (the nut will be against it) It is just an updated way of doing it. Glad I could help.

[@kentyler966]

Excellent information, thanks for your contribution.

[@maddiemaclock6957]

Hi John, I have a 1950's Evinrude Lightning 3, where do I order carb parts and spark plugs for this beauty?

[@patmendoza3846]

Quick question, were you able to get those parts

[@colinmaclock7509]

Hi John, I have a 1950's Evinrude Lightning 3, where do I order carb parts and spark plugs for this beauty? *Please disregard comment from Maddie Maclock (I was using her account)

[@johnbright3229]

You can get them at Johnson or Evinrude dealership or places like marineengine.com Carb kit # 439071 OEM. Or 18-7043 Sierra. The OEM comes with the float, where Sierra does not. Spark plugs should be available at an auto parts store or on Amazon. Champion J6C or equivalent.

[@colinmaclock7509]

@@johnbright3229 Thank you John.

[@huntinidaho]

I've looked through all the comments and couldn't find what I need. I need a link to a carb kit for a 1960 Sea King model# GG8822A. I've found a whole new carb on ebay, but I'd like to get this one going. I'd like new needle valves too

[@johnbright3229]

I am sorry , i'm not familiar with sea king models.

[@huntinidaho]

@@johnbright3229 ok, thanks anyway! I have enjoyed the journey with this old outboard!

[@kittyhawk9886]

Enjoyed your video, currently rebuilding the same for an old seahorse 4hp. Picked up loads, thanks for sharing. What camera are you using, noticed the recording image on the iPhone screen. Cool app.

[@johnbright3229]

kittyhawk Thanks, I am using a GoPro session 4

[@lungchan1729]

why my model doesn't have a slow speed needle valve. On the plate high speed needle valve says lean - rich. is that normal? newbie question...

[@johnbright3229]

The one on top is the slow speed idle mixture needle valve. The lean and rich are just to tell you which way to turn it to richen or lean out the idle mixture. Your model does not have an adjustable high speed needle valve , which would have been on the bottom of the plate. Your's should have a high speed fixed jet in the carburator bowl that is not adjustable.

[@lungchan1729]

@@johnbright3229 thank you. Is there disavantage not have high speed needle valve? Otherwise why would some model has it and some not. Thanks again very instructive.

[@toddbrueggeman5013]

This was awesome, thank you. I see an iPhone there, what software and camera are you using, my grandson wants to start a KZbin fishing channel. Thank you again.

[@modelrc9500]

I’m pretty sure he is using a go pro. Go pro has a feature where you can link it to your phone so you can see what it sees

[@jamesmcdonald5718]

Great vid I just wish I had your Patience. lol..

[@FastEddieQ]

Thanks for your response

[@lungchan1729]

can someone help me? I have a old johnson seahorse 3 hp. model is JH-20B. I can't start anymore, it worked last time but try first time this year and it wouldn't start. My question If move the lever to start and pull the cord, will I see sparks on the spark plug( spark plug is remove and still plug to the cord? Thank you

[@johnbright3229]

It should have spark to the plug always. Could have bad points or coils if you have NO spark.

[@lungchan1729]

@@johnbright3229 I didn't test it correctly. I removed the spark plug from the engine and pulled the cord and there was of course no spark. Because it's not grounded... If the spark plug is touching the engine then I see spark from both spark plug. Which make sense every electrical circuit has to be close loop...

[@donsmith5880]

Great job . Thanks

[@kentyler966]

Any particular supplier of the carb kit and float that you would recommend?

[@johnbright3229]

the best one is going to be the OEM part number 439071 or the next best bet would be the Sierra # 18-7043 however the Sierra does NOT come with a float. They both can be found online or at your local Johnson-Evinrude dealer.

[@DamionStLouis]

Great video!

[@CESARP35]

John i forgot to mention it's a 1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18hp. Thanks

[@raulmontesdeoca7843]

Thank You

[@1Deepsix]

Nice.

[@bostonterrier9009]

where can i buy those rubber

[@johnbright3229]

rubber what ??

[@horsesandharleys1178]

Oops...spelled your name wrong...Bright!. Thanks!

[@michaelheiser861]

whats the carb kit number

[@johnbright3229]

the best one is going to be the OEM part number 439071 or the next best bet would be the Sierra # 18-7043 however the Sierra does NOT come with a float. They both can be found online or at your local Johnson-Evinrude dealer.

[@chadaxling2857]

My god so helpful, I wish the generation just after yours would be as helpful, just a bunch of selfish shitheads." One an old man dies a library burns".

[@johnbright3229]

glad it was helpful to you , Happy Boating !!