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Outboard Starting Problems and How to Fix Them Part 2: Blocked Carburettor Jets

14/04/2021

An explanation of the causes of blocked carb jets, how to avoid the problem and how to fix it. Includes why Ethanol can be a problem and how to avoid it, how to remove and strip the carburettor, how to clean blocked jets and carburettor reassembly.

Cruising Association – https://www.theca.org.uk/

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