70hp Johnson Engine Dies

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My 1985 70hp Johnson dies when placed in gear.Engine starts,idles,and revs up when in neutral. When placed in gear, engine dies immediately. I sprayed carb cleaner in top carb,engine died. I sprayed cleaner in 2nd &3rd carb,engine speeded up. What does this tell me?

 

[JB]

Re: 70hp Johnson Engine Dies

Clean #2&3 carbs. No, take them apart and clean all passages and orifices. Might as well do #1, too.<br /><br />Good luck.