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    Craigslist Special 3.0 runs like a spastic drunk sloth :(

    I cleaned out the spark arrester with carb cleaner and an air compressor. I found the correct stainless nut for the top of it at Lowes. I put in a new impeller and the seal below that. I pumped the old gas out by removing the float/gauge thing from the tank, then out that hole. I pulled the...
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    Craigslist Special 3.0 runs like a spastic drunk sloth :(

    Sorry if this is long, or already covered. I know nothing beyond 15 HP outboards, and the most I've done on them is impeller change. Bought a 96 Sea Ray 175BR for $3200. Took it out today and it it starts, then dies unless given gas. It will idle around in gear fine. Does a lot better with the...
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