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    65HP Johnson sluggish at idle

    I have a 1973 65HP Johnson that is kills and is very sluggish at idle and when first accelerating. Have any of you mechanics ever heard of drilling small holes through the exhaust openings to vent gases for better low end performance.
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    1973 Johnston 65 HP outboard

    I can't get my 1973 65 hp outboard to run very good at a low speed. So far I have replaced plugs, checked for proper gas venting, had the choke and all 3 carbs rebuilt. It seems to run a little better when the choke is operated manually, but it is still hard to start and dies at idle or when...
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