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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    Yes I did
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    Gotcha. Well it opens and closes when its supposed to.
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    I haven't applied the sealant yet. The skinny tube that goes from the bowl to the top of the carb, right where it enters the top, is where you're supposed to apply it. The thermostat has tested good recently, would that have any affect on it able to run at higher rpm?
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    The VRO pump has been completely removed, I've got the fuel pump for the non VRO model on it. It dies out if you're operating the manual pump. I've tested it with a tank and hose that came right out of a boat with a 89 50hp VRO. No change.
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    And the flywheel key is correct within a half a degree
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    My bad. I meant to put it. 150 and 151 +/- 1
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    '87 Johnson 50hp VRO(deleted) Idle speed issues

    Hello, I have a 87 Johnson 50 that won't run at idle. If I get it to idle, it always dies out in less than a minute. If I use the warm up lever, it starts at a higher rpm, with occasional surges, and if I lower it to idle I can keep it running by choking the carbs with my hand. I have fuel...
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