will only run/idle if i play with the choke if it starts to die i choke it more

Discussion in 'Outboards' started by Coreyb760, Mar 22, 2008.

  1. Coreyb760
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    Coreyb760 Junior Member

    I have a 95 hp merc from the 60's or 70's it is a strait six with three carbs, I ran it compleatly out of gas before i put it up for the winter. My problem is when i try to start it, it will start but only if i am constantly playing with the choke. Any advice would be greatly appriciated.
     
  2. Frosty

    Frosty Previous Member

    Carbs off clean out.

    Slow running jets on one or more carbs dirty /blocked, tickling the joke pulls fuel up the main jets that keeps it going.
     
  3. charmc
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    charmc Senior Member

    Listen to Frosty. The most likely cause is dirty/gummed up carbs, another way of saying it is clogged jets. Try cleaning first. If the problem persists, there are rebuild kits that will make the carbs like new.
     
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