Which is it, 2 1/2 or 1 1/2 turns ?

[Moody Blue]

Finally got my 9.9 evinrude put back together after rebuilt and electric start conversion. When it came to setting up the carb, I ran across two different initial settings for the slow speed adjustment. This forum recommends 1 1/2 turns out from softly seated but my manual called for 2 1/2 turns out. <br /><br />I set it at 2 1/2 turns out but the thing would not start. Turned it in 1 full turn and zoom, away she went. I'm concerned about running it too lean. How can I be sure of the proper setting? Just because it runs doesn't necessarily mean it is right.<br /><br />Any thoughts?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Which is it, 2 1/2 or 1 1/2 turns ?

Might take a look around this link. 2 1/2 turns sounds too much to me. Usually, 1 1/2 turns out and go from there until it smooths out...<br /><br />wisnersinc.com/Fishing%20Info/OMC/9.9%20OMC%20info.htm