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  1. August 31st, 2010, 12:49 PM #1
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    Default 1980 80 Hp Mercury high idle after carb rebuild

    Just rebuilt carb's. Are the butterfly valves "Murphy" proof. I think I may have them installed backwards causing them not to close all the way creating a air leak and high idle, 1300 rpm.
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  2. August 31st, 2010, 09:50 PM #2
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    Default Re: 1980 80 Hp Mercury high idle after carb rebuild

    They must close all the way.
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