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I have a 1971 Johnson 50HP that was given to me on a 14' boat. It hasnt run in a few years, the previous owner had the same problem that Im having. Its runs great on muffs, as soon as it hits water the idle drops drastically. It will not idle unless the the lever is in the start position, and is...