78 Evinrude 70 HP stalls at low speed

[allangies]

Hi - I just got a 78 Evinrude 70 HP Model 70873C<br />Runs great -at higher speeds it's OK - the only issue is coming back to the dock, when I throttle it back almost to an idle (still in forward gear), it stalls (not a problem - it's close enough to drift in by then!)<br /><br />It'll do the same thing in low speed in reverse - I have to goose it just a bit to keep it running.<br />Is there an easy way to adjust the low/idle speed on it?<br />Thanks for any help,<br />Allan

 

[DJ]

Re: 78 Evinrude 70 HP stalls at low speed

Before you adjust idle speed, make sure all three carbs are in synch.<br /><br />There is a low speed idle mixture screw on each carb. You may have to pull out three plugs on the front of the air intake box to access them.

 

[EBBTIDE 78]

Re: 78 Evinrude 70 HP stalls at low speed

Al<br /> I would reccomend that you have your carbs. looked at. I'm glad that I did. I have a 77 70hp Evinrude that had the same symptons. The middle carb is the all important one, that I was told is your idling carb. If the carb is not functioning correctly you could burn up your powerhead by starving that cylinder of oil and destroying your motor. <br />I had all three rebuilt, "link-sink" done. She runs like a S.o.B. <br />Dont take a chance spend a little money and get it done right!!