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ms	July 16th 05 04:27 AM

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

tony thomas

July 16th 05 03:22 PM

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

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"ms" wrote in message
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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

Bill McKee

July 16th 05 08:22 PM

Fuel system.

"ms" wrote in message
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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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