85 evinrude 50 hp slow to accelerate

dahubb

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I have a 1985 50 evinrude outboard. Just recently it started to show this symptom.Start engine, it might idle ruff and die or idle rough, when put into gear and given gas it bogs down but in a few seconds it takes off like it should. Checked tanks ,connections,hose and bulb for leaks. replaced fuel pump.When this first started on lake I would prime bulb again and it would start up and run normal until I stopped and restarted 20, 30 minutes later.When you first give it gas in idle or in gear it kinda bogs down like it is choking, and then in a few seconds takes off like I am already halfway down on throttle.
thanks for any suggestions.
Dahubb
 

bonz_d

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Re: 85 evinrude 50 hp slow to accelerate

Sounds like a dirty low speed circuit in the carbs, clean and rebuild should fix it. When was the last time the fuel lines were replaced?
 
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