tnfshin

tnfshin

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Just bought a used boat with a 70 Evinrude motor,well I cleaned the carbs and changed the plugs due to the fact that the boat had been sitting for 1 year,so I got it to fire up,well it runs good but when I put it in forward or reverse it dies.Even though I did get it to run 30mph once or twice . I thank you to those that have any info that you are willing to share.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: tnfshin

you idle speed is too low. idle in gear in the water, should be set at 650-750 rpms. it will idle higher on muffs. as then there is no back pressure on the exhaust.

also next time, put part of your problem in your title.
 
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