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    Having issues with power, when I put the motor in forward gear, and press hot foot, the motor sounds like it is bogging down, no power, idles fine. Already changed the spark plugs, fuel filter under cowl and fuel line. Anyone know what it might could be?

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    Post this in the appropriate outboard forum with your model and serial number.
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    If you would, please take a moment to review the Announcements at the top of the Forum, and be sure to provide the Required Info (serial number) when posting. Thanks!

    Let's see if we can get you in the correct forum, once we have that info.


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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffranger View Post
    Having issues with power, when I put the motor in forward gear, and press hot foot, the motor sounds like it is bogging down, no power, idles fine. Already changed the spark plugs, fuel filter under cowl and fuel line. Anyone know what it might could be?
    please use the 3.0L forum for your engine lots more info there
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeffranger View Post
    Having issues with power, when I put the motor in forward gear, and press hot foot, the motor sounds like it is bogging down, no power, idles fine. Already changed the spark plugs, fuel filter under cowl and fuel line. Anyone know what it might could be?
    Jeffranger- can you provide your serial number so we can get you into the correct forum and better assist you? Thanks!


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