Not sure of the mixture screw setting but
1. Have the lower unit checked by whoever did the work. Definitely does
not sound right.
2. Adjust the idle setting for idle in gear at 700 rpms. This will
eliminate the stalling when shifting into gear.
3. As for the acceleration problem, make sure the fuel tank vent is clear,
if so, I would think it may be time for a complete carb rebuild by a pro.

--
Tony
my boats at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com



"buggrn 74" wrote in message
om...
Hi,

I am a first time poster to this NG. I have a few questions that I
hope some of you will have experience with. Here goes:

1. I recently bought a 1984 Force 85 HP. I just had the lower unit
replaced and it seems to work ok but I am concerned about a growling
sound that it makes. Do you have any idea what the sound may be?

2. When running at half throttle or so and then accelerating to full
throttle the engine dies. If I use the throttle handle like a gas
pedal and "pump it" it will continue running and accelerate on to full
speed. Something about this sound really wrong. Also when pushing
the throttle to full as I described, the engine sounds as though it is
not getting fuel.

3. Does anyone know the correct fuel air mixture adjustment? My
manual tells me an initial adjustment but doesn't go any further into
it. I know that elevation is a factor but thought I would see what
you all say.

4. When at idle, when I put the engine into gear it will die alot of
the time.

Any help would be great.

Thanks

Rog