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Actually the first 2 times I ran it, I didn't open the vent. Didn't even know there was one. The last few times I ran it , I had it open but it didn't make any difference. I also tried to pump the primer bulb while the motor was running but it didn't help either. I took the carb off and cleaned...

Well, I believe my motor is shot. I went to Autozone and got a compression tester this morning and checked the compression and it wasn't good. About 40 psi per cylinder. I just don't get why it had moments where it seemed to run great then bog back down when I had it out on the water?

I'm glad to hear I didn't ruin it by running the wrong oil in it. I'm off work today so I will get a compression gauge and check that today. As for the slow idle, I looked at a diagram of the carb and apparently there is supposed to be some type of packing around the needle and mine is missing...

About a week ago I got my first boat. It is a 14' Crestliner that came with a 6 hp Johnson outboard. Well, I think I might have tore up the motor all ready. When I went to buy the boat, the guy started the motor in a trash can of water and it sounded like it was running pretty well. A couple...

Hello everyone, new guy from Ohio here. About a month ago I decided I wanted to get a boat so me and my son could get more into fishing and be able to get off the bank some. A quick search of the internet brought me to your site. I am amazed at all the things everyone on here has been able to...