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Default dies after given gas

On Jul 3, 7:45*am, Oscar wrote:
On 7/3/2012 7:47 AM, Bradbckr wrote: I have a 1976 Cobia with the omc straight six. I repalced the plugs,
fixed the fuel line at the tank that was worn, I got the motor running,
but when i give it gas it dies unless i really ease into the throttle
then it will run the rpm's up.
What could be the problem?
Thanks Brad


Accelerator pump


agreed. The accelerator pump in the carburetor is defective.