FINALLY got it started, but only with throttle cable not attached and open throttle

bryen813

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Okay so I've been posting here and you guys have been so much help, I have a 2001 Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha with mercarb 2 bbl.

now i've got it started but only when I take off the throttle cable and manually open throttle while helper starts. If I try to start it with throttle cable connected it just *chugs* and jumps alot like it wants to start but can't...

What could this be? Could the problem be the adjustment of the throttle cable??

Or would this problem be in the carburetor/choke(it has tks if that makes a difference)??

I would like to get boat on lake to test today if possible, so any input is welcome thanks!!!
 
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