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I have a 1984 40 hp Mariner outboard on a small fishing boat. The engine runs fine on the ear-muffs, but has no power once in the water under even a minor load. It even has diffculty idling once the outdrive is in the water. It'll go in gear on the ear-muffs, but quits running when put in...