90 hp starts hard when hot

GlasV162

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Hi....wondering if anyone can help. I have a 1990 90 hp Evinrude that runs fine except it starts hard after running and fully warmed-up. I have to raise the fast idle lever to get her going agian. Just had the head and exhaust cover gaskets replaced as water was getting into the cylinders. Thanks.
 

funpilot

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Re: 90 hp starts hard when hot

It is common to have to raise the fast idle lever on a warm start. Mine needs it about 50% of the time. It's been that way since new, and hasn't changed since I rebuilt the powerhead and the carbs.

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GlasV162

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Re: 90 hp starts hard when hot

Thanks..........I guess I should've clarified. After getting her started again when warm, she will then idle low and die out (usually when my wife is driving for me to ski--very frustrating for her).
 
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