85 HP outboard will Idle and run but once the gear is enaged it dies

mrdmwhite

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Just got through trying to help a buddy figure out why his 85 HP outboard wont run correctly. Engine will start, idle and run out of gear but once you put the boat in gear it dies. Once the boat get moving it drives fine and no problems. I'm sure this is just and adjustment. Dont know the engine brand or year, I think the cover said tracker on the engine. Looks like an 80's model.
 

steelespike

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Re: 85 HP outboard will Idle and run but once the gear is enaged it dies

most motors have a plate on the mounting bracket somewhere.
 
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