1979 Mercury 115 HP Hard Starting

[mgoode]

"Although familiar w/ multi-ca

"Although familiar w/ multi-carb set ups on automotive applications, O/B engines are a mystery, so far. The engine is hard to start, doesn't idle well but will run at full or mid-throttle. Any ideas"

 

[sullybe]

"I have a 1978 115 that was id

"I have a 1978 115 that was idling rough, was hard to start and ran great at full throttle. I found I was getting water in the bottom cylinder from the exhaust cover gasket.

Dan"