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    Reed valve condition?

    Hey guys, just wondering how well reed valves are supposed to work? I have a 1979 70hp 2cycle triple cylinder evinrude. At idle feul will slowly build up in the carbs but when reved a little it seems to suck it in. Maybe this is why there is that drain tube in the bottom of the intake housing...
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    1985 70hp evinrude issues

    Hey guys, I have a couple issues going on, I'll try asking all in this thread rather than creating multiple threads. First problem is my motor hesitates while accelerating. It also leaks feul into the water when the engine is off. I think a fresh set of plugs and a carb rebuild would fix the...
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    Fuel starve need help

    I need help diagnosing a problem, here are the symptoms. The engine runs fine at lower speeds but won't run full speed. If I slightly choke it the motor runs better but still not quite full speed. While the motor is running the bulb is completely soft, not sure if that is normal. After shutting...
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