in the 80s 35 hp evenrude carb problems

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Have 35 hp , motor idles fine and reves up fine in neutral. Put motor un gear and take off , motor then bogs down ,place finger over carp port as if choking it, motor will then speed up and run. Any suggestions.
 

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Re: in the 80s 35 hp evenrude carb problems

Carburetor is dirty, especially the high speed orfice plug. It is deep in the hole behind the hex plug on the bottom/front of the carb. Takes a special screwdriver to get it out. It must be absolutely clean with no trace of any kind of coating on it, or you will get the symptoms you are getting.
 
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