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    Engine Bogs Down Under Load

    These forums are great. Not sure what it is like in your part of the world but her on the west coast of Vancouver Island you cannot beg a marine mechanic to work on your boat. A few guys who work out of their yard and one shop that works on outboards here but you cannot get a call back. Guess...
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    Engine Bogs Down Under Load

    That will be my next post once the fuel pump is installed and still have the same issue...how to rebuild a Weber carburetor. I sent it out about 18 months ago to get rebuilt and if that is still the issue, I will seek guidance from you folks and do it myself. Thanks for reaching out.
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    Engine Bogs Down Under Load

    Got it. This has been an ongoing problem since last fall. Changed out the plugs a couple of times over last 18 months and they were pretty dark the first time. I am going to install the new fuel pump, filter and new fuel line and take it out for a sea-trial. Next step will be to have the carb...
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    Engine Bogs Down Under Load

    Thanks. Believe the carb is a Weber. Had it sent out for a rebuild last year. Worked for the season.
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    Engine Bogs Down Under Load

    I have a 1996 350 Mercruiser engine which bogs down and loses power under load. Revs fine at the dock but bogs down on water when it hits 1,800 - 2,000 RPM. Have changed the fuel filter, checked the tank for water/debris and am heading over to get a fuel pump and new fuel line. Long list of...
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