15 hp Chrysler won't idle and low power

[prekowski]

1982 Chrysler 15 hp. Won't idle at low speeds in neutral. I have to rev it up quite a bit to shift into gear. Extremely low power. Replaced fuel, fuel pump, plugs, cleaned carb, adjusted rich/lean mixture, still no luck. Any ideas?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[oldboat1]

Re: 15 hp Chrysler won't idle and low power

had similar symptoms with my 10 hp Chrysler -- turned out to be blocked exhaust (both the port on the leg and the passage to the port above the anit-ventilation plate). It's an unlikely problem, but easy to check.

 

[Terry H]

Re: 15 hp Chrysler won't idle and low power

Zounds like one cylinder may not be firing...check plug wires, they can come loose at coil...plug can get fouled...coil can malfunction.<br />Just check for spark and fix, if there's a good spark on both plugs than do a compression check.<br />just a Thought

 

[prekowski]

Re: 15 hp Chrysler won't idle and low power

Thanks for the ideas guys! I'll give it a try.