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    1999 175 EFI loud idle, gas smell

    Motor is loud at idle and gives a strong gas smell. While running, boat sounds normal and no performance drop off. Pulled the spark plugs they were wet. Any thoughts?

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    Would a bad coil exhibit these symptoms?

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