1988 force 85 bogs out

JCorelli

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My engine is bogging out on me it idles ok has spark, put in a fuel-water seperator, took cabs apart and cleaned them. When I put the throttle down i5t looses power till i manuelly choke it, then runs like a dream. HELP!
 

roscoe

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Re: 1988 force 85 bogs out

Sounds like it is running lean.<br />I would go thru the carbs and verify all carb adjustments.<br />Perhaps setting the idle mixture a bit richer.<br />Also check for any broken gaskets that would allow air into the intake without passing thru the carbs.
 
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