Firstly, thanks for all the great info on this site. This is my first posting but I have been helped many times previously. This one however, has me beat.<br /><br />I have recently aquired an Evinrude 3 cyl 1984 motor which runs great at WOT. The problem is it won't idle and sometimes dies when throttle is applied.<br />Symptoms are;<br />1. If revs are applied, sometimes goes but sometimes dies. Pushing choke very briefly will cause a brief fade-out but then revs increase and runs great.<br />Priming bulb remains firm and squeezing does not help.<br />Engine wont idle below about 1500rpm, or will for a short while then sputters and dies. Is worse in water than on hose.Pulling plug leads shows number three cylinder is not working at idle but spark is present and strong.<br />Plugs are clean and gapped at .040"<br />Quick check of carbie orifice plugs, they appear to be clear.<br /><br />I'm thinking my first move is to remove and thoroughly clean carbs. Would this be right or am I missing the obvious?<br /><br />Sorry for the long winded question, I did'nt want to miss anything.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Tim..
