Well guys, I have a problem that I have been working on for 2 weeks now that I am really trying to get solved today so I can take the wife and kids out on my new toy. I picked up a 18'8" Bayliner Capri about 3 weeks ago that had an old 85hp Force that was not running. I was able to locate the same motor that is in way better shape. Well the motor is running but it seems to have problems with fuel. I get fuel pouring out of the bottom two carbs (it is a 3 cylinder), I can't get it to idle unless I turn the air adjustment screws almost all of the way in and then it only bogs down and stalls when I put it in forward and give it some gas. But when I back the screws up it idles real rough. When I can get it into forward and opened up one cylinder goes in and out almost like it is starving for air. I believe that it is flooding. I did a compression check and I got 125,124,121 and all holding. I ohmed out all of my electronics which are good and I did a visual spark check with the plugs grounded to the head. I sprayed the carbs with some carbuerator spray and ran a super concentrated mix of liquid carb cleaner through them. It really has me stumped as I am better with being told how to fix something and not just figuring it out by myself. Luckily I have a whole other motor for spare parts other than the stator which is what was wrong with the other one. I appreciate any and all help that is offered. Thanks.
P.S. I went through 11 gallons of gas yesterday in 2 hours of running and most of that at idle.
P.S. I went through 11 gallons of gas yesterday in 2 hours of running and most of that at idle.
