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Forum: Engines 08-17-2015, 11:18 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
Pumping the throttle is required to set the choke...

Pumping the throttle is required to set the choke and prime the engine on a carbureted engine. Not sure why backing out is impacted by this as you should wait until the engine temp gauge has started...
Forum: Engines 08-16-2015, 03:40 AM
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Posted By mmwjr
I won't argue with you expertise but I have...

I won't argue with you expertise but I have experienced a choke not opening causing this problem wether the engine was cold or warm.

If you help solve the problem over the phone be sure to post...
Forum: Engines 08-14-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,049
Posted By mmwjr
Yes the lower cable would be the issue and not...

Yes the lower cable would be the issue and not the switch but the OP is having issues when shifting into gear not coming out of gear. Have never seen a bad cable cause his problem.
Forum: Engines 07-06-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By mmwjr
Go to the Documents tab on this site and find...

Go to the Documents tab on this site and find merc manual #24 on the left hand side, about half way through you will find carb info including how to set the choke.
Forum: Engines 07-06-2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By mmwjr
Tom have owned a car that had a choke? No...

Tom have owned a car that had a choke? No difference.

Maybe I just dated myself. :p
Forum: Engines 07-06-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
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Posted By mmwjr
Yes that's what I do if the boat has sat for a...

Yes that's what I do if the boat has sat for a week or longer.

If she idles fine after some time the idle speed should be ok as is.

What rpm does it idle at, should be around 650?

Have you...
Forum: Engines 07-03-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,049
Posted By mmwjr
The shift interrupt only stumbles the engine when...

The shift interrupt only stumbles the engine when coming out of gear not going into gear.

The OP said the engine idels poor for 10 minutes until it warms up which would be a carb issue.

If the...
Forum: Engines 07-02-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,049
Posted By mmwjr
5 minutes should be enough. Verify the choke...

5 minutes should be enough.

Verify the choke is set properly and the plate moves freely. It should start opening in 1 minute and open as throttle is applied.
Forum: Engines 07-02-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,049
Posted By mmwjr
Are you letting the engine warm up some before...

Are you letting the engine warm up some before casting off? This is common on carbed engines.

I let it run for a few minutes until the temp gauge starts moving up.
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