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Motor dies at low idle, no choke and low speed
Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 9:44 pm
by andrew1234
Hi guys like title says. It runs well at fast speeds, but as soon as I bring it down to low speed, low idle and closed choke it does within 15 seconds. Any suggestions? It's been tuned up recently. Problem persisted before and after. It's a late 80s merc.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Regards, andrew
Re: Motor dies at low idle, no choke and low speed
Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 7:48 am
by River Monster
Sounds like a carb issue, run premium gas and get some sea foam, dump the can in your gas tank and run around the lake full out for a while it should help it, it worked wonders for me. if not get a carb tune-up,
Re: Motor dies at low idle, no choke and low speed
Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 1:37 pm
by andrew1234
Ok great. Thankyou
Re: Motor dies at low idle, no choke and low speed
Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 5:50 pm
by Daboss
"Closed choke"? Choke should be full open when motor is warmed up, if it's closed motor will flood.