70 VRO throttle bog

rwiens

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I have a mid-80s vintage Evinrude 70 VRO and starting last season I had problems going to WOT from idle. Usually fine out of the gate but seems as soon as the engine is warm (i.e. after one tube/ski) it just stalls when you punch it. I have purchased carb kits for a rebuild but don't really want to get into that until the end of the season. Is there anything else I should be checking for?
 

landyman

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Mar 25, 2007
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Re: 70 VRO throttle bog

next time your out try pushing the key in as you would when you choke it, if it picks up and flies like normal then its lean coming of the idle jet. a good strip and clean should sort it.
 
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