Adjustment carburetors

[footprint47]

"1986 115hp inline 6 cly, had

"1986 115hp inline 6 cly, had to rework carburetors.
now need adjustment, know that the motor needs to be in tank ,and in gear.
but not sould about the right way for adjustment."

 

[fastjeff]

"Start with the idle mixture s

"Start with the idle mixture screws a turn and a half out, then SNEAK them in an 1/8 turn at a time until it starts spitting. Back it out an 1/8 of a turn (richer) and go boating!

Be sure it's fully warmed up and in gear. And if it keeps dying on you, temporarily bump the idle speed higher until it keeps going. Later, when you have the idle set pretty good, you can slow it back down.

Jeff"