turtle1173
Chief Petty Officer
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2001
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- 437
Hi all,<br /><br /> This is my 1972 85HP Chrysler, model #: 857HD I've been battling with this since I finally got the engine running. It will not go into gear without dying. I've replaced several of the fuel hoses inside the engine. I've been through the carbs 3 times. I took them apart again today before going to the ramp to check the float levels. A couple of them were off slightly but they are all within specs now. I set the timing according to the manual this morning.<br /><br /> Last week I was having a problem with the choke not closing all the way. The engine wouldn't start without squirting premix into the carb throats. That has been remedied now.<br /><br /> I let my engine sit at a fast idle (as fast as the controls would allow) for quite a while, then I would back it down into neutral idle. I then pushed in the button on the controller and no matter how I would try to shift it, it will not stay running while going into gear (forward or reverse). It seems to be hitting on all 3 cylinders. I pulled the plugs and all were wet.<br /><br /> I noticed that I always had to choke the motor to restart it. I was wondering if I'm sucking air somewhere but it doesn't seem like I would be. I can't squeeze the fuel bulb any. It is solid.<br /><br /> I guess I should also mention that when cleaning the carbs, I haven't soaked them in that dip stuff. I just took it all apart and used carb cleaner in a can. Then blew it out with compressed air. Does it sound like a carb problem?<br /><br /> Also, I tried to advance the throttle manually on the carbs while it was idling. When I would push it slighly more than what the controls would allow, the engine would start to die. Is this a safety mechanism or should it advance when I do this??<br /><br />Sorry for all the questions and such a long post but I'm ready to fish!!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Shane