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skipper_who

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"Hello all.My son bought my ol

"Hello all.My son bought my old engine from the guy I sold it to.The engine sat for about 3 yrs.
It does run strong at times.It has a intermiting problem, at low speed it drops two cyls on the port side.At wot its great.any idea what this problem is.The yr of the engin is in the 80s.TY
skipper who."
 
"first---sitting for 3 yrs...c

"first---sitting for 3 yrs...clean the carbs,...they need to be immaculate..jets,orifices,etc....use a flashlite,use wire,..use carb cleaner....then,if it still does it,..do a thorough tune up,...de-carb,...and comp & spark test,at time of failure..inst a new WATER PUMP KIT!...chg lower unit oil....and get a FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL..u will love it!...that does not mean,...seloc,or clymer..."
 
"the best tool,..in the toolbo

"the best tool,..in the toolbox---is a FACTORY service manual...they are easily avail nowdays...its the exact manual,..we use when needed....."
 
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