1996 40hp force idle problems

heath187

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i have replaced the carb with a brand new one, rebuilt the fuel pump, also changed gas tanks which helped dramatically. the motor runs fine at wot but at idle or slow speed sounds like its loading up and backfireing slightly through carb. all lines have been replaced and also the bulb. i take the plugs out regularly and clean. i mix the gas/oil mixture at 50 to 1. help please and thank you.
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: 1996 40hp force idle problems

The air screw on the carb.Into the bottom,GENTLY,then out 1turn.
Start,in gear,warm motor,turn screw in till it coughs,bucks,stalls.Then out 1/2 turn.
RPM's in gear 750-800 about 1100 in the drive.
It needs to be ran in the water for final tests.
Install a filter between the carb and the pump(if not there)
 
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