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    wont idle

    ok guys I have a1986 150 black max.Long story short Isold it to a friend,motor run like a champ.Got in fic.trouble and I got it back.engine runs fine as long as its on fast idle can put it back and does good.as soon as I put in the nutria poss.it dies.can put it back on fast idle and starts right up.

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    Please see announcements at top of forum, need, at minimum, to provide the engine serial number.
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    and check basics first
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    Compression, Spark, and Fuel Quality/Delivery.


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