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Default 95 25hp. mariner motor shakes?

got a 25 hp 1995 mainer, motor looks great, super clean. motor starts right up but, idles rough,the whole motor shakes until you get up to 1/4 throttle and then it smooths out,,,motor will idle and doesnt stall,,carb. looks clean ,fuel is good,filter is fine.got good spark,, can someone help?
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Default Re: 95 25hp. mariner motor shakes?

Have you tried adjusting the idle mixture? Might also be due for a new set of spark plugs, compression test and some power tuner couln't hurt.
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Default Re: 95 25hp. mariner motor shakes?

i just put in new plugs, got good spark on both sides.tried adjusting the idle screw,,,still got the same problem........motor runs strong on the top end
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