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    outboard won't stay idling or rev up

    yes removed rubber, but I also didn't do a very thorough cleaning, more inspecting the bowl for dirt and corrosion. it dies whether the motor is cold or warm. yes warm up lever is up. I have not looked at the plugs after trying to run it. but when I did the compression test and took the plugs...
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    outboard won't stay idling or rev up

    ok i did the compression check, the top cylinder was 126 and the bottom was 130. So any ideas what is going on? it has dual carburators.
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    outboard won't stay idling or rev up

    ok i will hunt down a compression gauge and take readings.
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    outboard won't stay idling or rev up

    I have 2002 Johnson 50hp. in the beginning the motor was running rough, not reving up and battery was not charging, I replaced the stator with a used one from ebay, replaced the fuel pump, inline filter, spark plugs and fuel hose. now, it seems to idle fine, but won't stay idling long unless i...
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