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    This one will get you thinking

    I have a 1996 50hp triple, idles good, between 1000 to 1700 rpm it falls appart, after that it runs great. I have had the carbs cleaned and set. Had the timing and sync procedures completed, all were set and needed no adjustment. Tried both types of plugs listed for this motor. The VRO was...
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    how smooth should this thing run?

    Alright guys! I've got a 1996 50hp triple (j50dtledc). My question is how smooth should this thing idle? It idles a little shaky and shakes a little at lower rpms like up to 1500, after that smooth as can be. It doesn't die or anything just shakes. The carbs have been cleaned the idle timing is...
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    rough running

    Here we go! I have a 96 johnson 50 three cylinder. It idles an 8 out of 10(10 being perfect). And from idle to about 20% throttle, it falls apart. From about 20% to wot, runs great!. The carbs have recently been cleaned and set at the factory setting.(2 1/4 turns out i think) the compressing is...
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