boat wont run

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Jan 30, 2008
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my boat a 200hp johnson, will start if the fast idle but when you go to put it in gear it dies what could be wrong with it thanks jim
 
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jonesg

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Feb 22, 2008
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Re: boat wont run

Start with the model number. yr?
Whats the history, is it new to you?
did it run ok before etc etc.

Could be a lot of things,
1. start with compression numbers ,
2. do a spark test 7/16" gap
3. fuel delivery.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: boat wont run

agree totally with above. 99% dirty carbs, idle speed setting, link n sinc.
 
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