1972 40hp carb

stevej · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2011, 04:42 PM

Hi All,
just joined your forum and need some help please.
I've been given a 1972 Johnson 40 (40RL72E) and it seems to be fine apart from some carb/choke linkages missing from the port side of the engine.
I have a Clymer manual but it isn't graphic enough, nor or the parts schematics of our hosts.
Does anyone have any pics?
Many thanks,
Steve

stevej · #2 (**permalink**) 10-07-2011, 04:45 PM

Sorry, should have said it's manual, not electric!

boats.net · #3 (**permalink**) 10-10-2011, 02:46 PM

Here is link to parts diagrams, look at carb section to see if can find parts missing.
1972 40RL72E Johnson Outboard Parts

stevej · #4 (**permalink**) 10-12-2011, 12:40 PM

Hi and thanks,
The more I look at that schematic the more I think it should have an electric choke, there are mountings for the solenoid present.
Strange no fittings for electric start or a rectifier though.
Anyway, runs great after new coils from your site so thanks again.
Regards,
Steve