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rx1

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"I have a 1980 80hp mariner, i

"I have a 1980 80hp mariner, it runs fine for most part, when idling while fishing it seems to flood and stall. I have cleaned both carbs more than once,have adjusted floats, but still floods. I am missing something, any ideas what to look for.

Stan"
 
Timing and idle speed adjustme

Timing and idle speed adjustment then air in lines broken reed valves low speed passageway blocked improper carb adj gas/oil ratio water in gas got a seperator?
 
You might try a slightly hotte

You might try a slightly hotter plug. Even inboard 4 strokes tend to foul plugs after a long time of trolling. One heat range hotter might help.

Jeff
 
Did you replace the float need

Did you replace the float needle valves when you cleaned - if not they could be your culprit...
 
"I've done needles, but I&

"I've done needles, but I'm thinking maybe enricher valves might be sticking. I'll maybe try a hotter plug. thanks for the tips


Stan"
 
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