stalls when put in gear

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treasurehuntertwo

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1984 85 hp force stalls when i put it in gear, i read a few older posts about this and it seems to be linkage or diaghram in fuel pump. my linkage was mounted wrong so i fixed it but didnt help. fuel pump looks fine, could it be the timing ?? i know ive messed it up a bit trying to adjust it. someone must know the answer to this as its probably one of those simple things we over look. thanks from stumped and confused
 
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roscoe

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Re: stalls when put in gear

Carbs may need a cleaning.

Idle should be 700 when in gear, in the water.

About 950 in neutral in the water.
 
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cjmike

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Re: stalls when put in gear

hi, I've got an 1985, 85 hp Force which had the same problem. I found the float in my top carb was broken off the mount. I repaired it and cleaned my carbs and it ran great, but be carefull, i overheated the float a bit when i resoldered it causing the seal on it to leak, now my needle valve doesn't seat properly causing fuel to leak out of the carb. I hope this helps.
 
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Brooktrout

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Re: stalls when put in gear

Are you sure that your ignition is working properly? I also have this same issue and was just able to diagnose it to a bad CD Pack. Motor was great until the first day of fishing!
 
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