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  1. Tim Kane

    1987 Evinrude 70hp, can't hold idle

    I looked at the way the gasket was formed and sure enough, it is partially blocking the idle jet. I cut away the gasket area circled in red as shown in the picture. I did this for all three carbs. Installed it back in and just like that, I have idle!! Thank you durban, you were right. The...
  2. Tim Kane

    1987 Evinrude 70hp, can't hold idle

    I have a Evinrude 70 hp motor E70ELCUR, and it stalls after a couple seconds when first shifting into forward, or reverse. This is my first season with this boat so it's new to me and when I bought it the guy told me it did not like to idle. The gas is fresh. Filters are new. A quick increase...
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