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    98 EFI cough

    My 98 EFI coughs while idling. Cant seem to get it to stop. Any ideas?

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    Check the reeds.
    Test and adjust the TPS.



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    #3
    Make sure spark plug gap is correct
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    1996 Mariner 225 EFI
    1996 Mariner 9.9

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    Gap is goodOk its been a long day what is TPS?

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    Throttle position sensor.

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    You have what is known as lean sneeze. Savage's recommendation is dead on.
    "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."

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    Thank you will check that next