1976 Merc 850EL engine problem
 

I have a 1976 Mercury 85 h.p. outboard motor that cranks and idles
just fine, but when I put it in gear it quits. It will run if I push
the choke button. When I let off of the choke it slowly quits running,
but once in a while it will keep running for 5-10 minutes without
using the choke. Anyone got any ideas what could be causing the
problem?

1976 Merc 850EL engine problem
 

You need to clean the carbs and then set the idles. Get the manual 1st.

-W

"rufus" wrote in message
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I have a 1976 Mercury 85 h.p. outboard motor that cranks and idles
just fine, but when I put it in gear it quits. It will run if I push
the choke button. When I let off of the choke it slowly quits running,
but once in a while it will keep running for 5-10 minutes without
using the choke. Anyone got any ideas what could be causing the
problem?