Reply To: Struggling under load

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Guy, I figured it out, and I feel like an idiot. The model number of my engine is 40E71, which is for 15″ transoms. I need an 40EL71, for 20″ transoms. My engine was too short! This model came with a 5″ extension kit which I’ve ordered and am installing this weekend and should be fully in business. Thanks for everyone’s help on this because now my engine is running beautifully.

One final question: when I turn the key to “off” the engine keeps running. Is that supposed to be the case, or should it shut down when I pull the key out of the ignition? Typically I run the throttle down low until it idles off.