1978 Evirude runs but very coolly..

Guvner

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I fired it up for the first time this year to see if it had any fuel problems my pontoon had. It has a vented fuel tank so I guess that's why it's OK. I put fuel stabilizer in both last fall. I seem to have a bit of a problem staying at an idle but it is almost like it isn't warmed up. I'm guessing that some previous mechanic left out the thermostats as one side gets up to 121 degrees and the other two cylinders only heat up to 107 degrees. Hardly above body temperature. Seems to run fine at a higher RPM. New plugs and wires and compression is within 4 lbs of 123 either way.<br /><br />Any thoughts you gurus? Incidentally I had a bit over a half tank for the winter. Probably should have filled it up but didn't.<br /><br />Thanks... Gary
 
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