1979 23 Sceptre 225 Johnson

[BigLew]

Originally Posted by Snookerd

The shake down cruise didn't go real well..........motor dies at idle and when put in gear. Just about hit the dock 6 times. Gotta love the guys at the ramp, everyone is an expert at the dock.

I've encountered that twice in the past. I found that water accumulated in the float chambers and got sucked into the carb choking it down when ever you put a load on the engine. It would idle all day, but put a load on it and it would choke. Drop the float cups and wipe them out. Should run great after that, if that is the problem.

My experience was with late '60's I/O's but the principle is the same. Good luck.