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    Sluggish running 85hp

    I have a 1978 85hp Evinrude (85890c). It does fine at idle, but has no power on top end. Compression is good on all cylinders. Rebuilt carbs about 1 1/2 years ago. Took apart and cleaned carbs last week (didnt notice any thing wrong) All new fuel lines from tank to carb. New filters. Have...
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    Tell Tale?

    My tale tale is not spraying water. Even at full throttle it will barely dribble. there is good water flow out the exhaust ports and motor is running smooth and normal temp. The impeller is new also.
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    Fuel line?

    I can't get any fuel through my line. I have a line out of tank, to water seperator, to primer bulb. The motor was not getting fuel so I pulled the line, pumped primer and got nothing. I replaced primer bulb, still nothing. Went and got a second new primer bulb, still nothing. All fuel...
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    motor dies after 20 seconds

    I have a 1978 Evinrude 85 hp. It has been a good motor, never any problems until last weekend. Went to start it it ran for about 20 seconds and died. Went through the same process of starting and running smooth for 20 sec then dying over and over again for 2 hours. I could pull the fuel line...
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