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    55hp johnson won't idle

    Hey all, my motor runs great at mid to high rpm but stalls at idle. when i push the electric choke it stays running for about 10 seconds then i have to push it again before it stalls out. i'm thinking fuel pump? is a kit a possible fix or a new pump? i'm stumped.
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    60hp high speed needles numbered different

    Hi, i've got a 60 hp 1971 evinrude model #60esl71c. I took apart the 3 carbs today and noticed that the top cylinder high speed needle valve had a number 57 on it. And the other cylinders high speed needles were both marked 58. These were rebuilt before and the top cylinder has a 3 etched...
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    Johnson 55 not idling

    Hey all, I've got a 1978 55hp Johnson model 55el78s. This bad boy runs great at WOT but stalls when sitting at an idle. I have done carbs, checked fuel pump pressure. It will run with the throttle lever lifted up, but when the lever is put down it runs for a bit then stalls. There are no low...
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