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    Reduce kick when putting in gear

    Oh ok. I'll open them up and increase the idle speed to counter. Appreciate it!
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    Reduce kick when putting in gear

    That did it! My carbs are now 3/4, 3/4 and 1 turn out and my idle is 1000. My in gear rpm are still at about 900 but it goes into gear with just a little nudge (which seems normal). Tried adjusting the carb screws both ways and reducing the idle speed but I think I have the sweet spot.
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    Reduce kick when putting in gear

    I think you are right! Two of the three throttle butterflies are slightly opened whereas the top carb is completely closed. I will adjust the two bottom ones and give it a try.
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    Reduce kick when putting in gear

    Oil check the butterfly on the top cylinder, maybe it's not closing fully.
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    Reduce kick when putting in gear

    So the compression is 150, 150, 135. When it idles though it's the first cylinder that doesn't seem to suck as hard. The other two seem identical.
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    Reduce kick when putting in gear

    Ok thanks, I'll check the compression and try to richen the mixture a bit and see. I'll let you guys know. Thanks
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    Reduce kick when putting in gear

    Or maybe the question should be: Is that a normal Idle speed and what can be causing the stalling at lower speeds
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    Reduce kick when putting in gear

    Hello, I'm wondering if there is a way to fix the kick when putting my 73 Chrysler 85HP in gear. Timing is at 31 BTDC Carbs mixture screws are all at 1 1/4 out Neutral Idle is at 1500 rpm In gear idle is at 900 rpm If I bring the idle speed down more it'll stall sometimes Is there anything I...
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    Weak spark

    The motor started! Just need to adjust the fuel mixture screws and idle now. Thank you very much Nordin for all your help!
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    Weak spark

    I do get those strong sparks on each plug at the correct angle. I just seem to get very small static sparks on the other plugs at the same time.. anyways, not sure I'm being clear but I'm going to try to start it like that. I'll let you know!
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    Weak spark

    I only get this on the first cylinder
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    Weak spark

    Hello Nordin! So I took out the points and made sure they were opening and closing flush and readjusted them to 0.014. I set the timing to 30 Wot. I haven't yet tried to crank the engine but when I test the spark using the sparkplug I see I'm getting a very strong spark when I should but I'm...
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    Weak spark

    Ok that's what I'll do. I'm going to check my points are really at 0.014 and then I'll time it at 30 degrees at wide open throttle and hopefully it'll start. I'll check back in in a few days! Appreciate your help.
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    Weak spark

    The eccentric screw is up against the cam and it is perfectly horizontal. There is a slight pressure but flies are completely shut. I will go through the remote control adjustments but I think it's good. As per the manual it says WOT timing should be at 36-4 (32) but if I set it to 28-30 degrees...
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    Weak spark

    Also, to be clear I'm adjusting the roller linkage also so the flies are closed at idle
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    Weak spark

    Hi Nordin, So I set up the new wires and I have a great spark! Thank you Now the timing at WOT is still 32 degrees but at idle I'm not getting anywhere with 2 degrees btdc. I've adjusted the idle screw and now the motor almost starts in neutral but I'm at 11 degrees btdc. Also, my idle...
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    Weak spark

    Awesome! I'll order those and set them up this weekend. I'll let you know the outcome. Really appreciate your help! My son wants the boat working asap :)
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    Weak spark

    R1813 New Universal Spark Plug Wire Set (4 Cyl.) Solid Copper Wire Core https://a.co/d/0aO7vAR If you can confirm these will work better I'll try these. They seem to have the same silver wire strands that were on the motor before I replaced them. Maybe the wires were original.
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    Weak spark

    Ahh makes sense! It did seem odd when I replaced them. But it did create a spark with the previous Magnapower CDI pack. Maybe because they put out a lot more power. So to connect my HT wires to the distributor cap I have to do the following. The bottom of the cap unscrews with two screws and...
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    Weak spark

    So my HT wires seem to be composite core. Thanks Nordin I'll get some solid copper core and test it out. Do you think my condenser is ok? I can't find any info on micro farad for it.
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