85 Force wont stay running

BOLOMERTA

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Jun 14, 2011
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Hello everyone, I have a problem with my 85 Force. I can get it fired up, but only for about 4 seconds before it dies. Is there anything to start with for troubleshooting. It is getting gas (to the filter at least) has new plugs, compression and spark. Just cant keep the darn thing from dying out on me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 

foodfisher

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Re: 85 Force wont stay running

Will squeezing the bulb keep it running? Yes=fuel pump. If bulb gets hard and it still dies=carb cleaning.
 

zopperman

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Re: 85 Force wont stay running

If it is the carbs, before you go all out cleaning and rebuilding them, i would try adjustin gthe idle screws... assuming this is happening in idle
 
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