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    OMC 2.3L hot idle problem

    Hi Lou. Yes, you can shut the engine down on the muffs, start it back up, put it in gear and advance the throttle without any hesitation. In the water, it is a different beast, very frustrating. I am pretty sure the electric choke was fully open. As soon as it warms up a little here, I plan to...
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    OMC 2.3L hot idle problem

    Yes, I did, I have the service manual, I removed the timing cover and checked the alignment of the camshaft marks to the crankshaft TDC for the specified cylinder and then the distributor rotor index to that cylinder on the tower. As I recall, the timing belt tension was within the guidance...
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    OMC 2.3L hot idle problem

    Hi Keyboardman, thanks for responding. Yes, I inspected, solvent cleaned, blew out all the passages and rebuilt the carburetor with a rebuild kit. I set the float level, choke setting and acceleration pump throw as in the instructions. It didn't seem to improve or degrade the engine performance...
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    OMC 2.3L hot idle problem

    Please help. I have owned a 1987, 17.5’ Bayliner Capri bow-rider with an OMC 2.3L engine for a few years. The engine has become increasing difficult to start especially when it is hot. After starting cold, it idles rough but accelerates well with what seems to me to be lots of power and gets...
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