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2000 Maxum with the 43 ltr Merc engine

dave_c

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"I have a 2000 Maxum with the

"I have a 2000 Maxum with the 4.3 merc in it. Every time i am on the water just long enough to heat up the engine and go to turn it off, it diesels real bad and i have to let it idle for a few minutes to stop the engine. I use speedway 87 octane gas and it runs great, but what can I do to stop that."
 
"Dave, There is no cure. You

"Dave, There is no cure. You could make it better with premium fuel, maybe. Your timing may be a bit advanced, maybe. You can turn it off while it is still in gear.

However the best fix is to let it idle for two minutes, like you have been doing."
 
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