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Default 71 johnson 100 HP Won't Idle

Starts but usually dies after a few seconds.
I can open the carbs and runs OK.
Recent compression checked OK.
Spark plugs are clean.
Should I suspect carbs or possible ignition?

mike


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Carbs. Tear down and clean. Probably the idle jet is stopped up.

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Starts but usually dies after a few seconds.
I can open the carbs and runs OK.
Recent compression checked OK.
Spark plugs are clean.
Should I suspect carbs or possible ignition?

mike




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Fuel system.

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Starts but usually dies after a few seconds.
I can open the carbs and runs OK.
Recent compression checked OK.
Spark plugs are clean.
Should I suspect carbs or possible ignition?

mike



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