1989 OMC Cobra 5.7<br /><br />My port side engine will sputter out and shut off, only at idle speed and while in gear (in water). It runs fine at any/all RPM above idle, but when I'm navigating back through the marina, is will just dies out after about 2-3 minutes at idle speed. I have NO excelleration problem or any trouble while underway. I have adjusted the idle speed, but does not make a difference. I replaced the ESA module, and even disconnected it to eiliminate that as a possibility.<br /><br />I dont think its a fuel pump issue, because she fires right back up immediately after stalling - maybe a choke problem, but don't really know how to verify. (or if theres another possibility). Fuel is fresh. I did change the filter at the carb, but have not change the water seperator yet (thats next). I DID just install a new ESA module on that engine, and thats when it seemed to start happening. I did disconnect it to troubleshoot, but got the same results, so thats not the problem. I checked the timing and it's correct for marine fuel.<br /><br />I just replaced the dist. cap/rotor/points/conds. and still have the same problem.<br /><br />Suggestions?
