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			I have not checked for vacuum leaks.  Thanks for the idea.  I have to admit I not sure how to check with starting fluid and should I expect to singe eyebrows in the process ?? By the way - cool user name - Carl 
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			I know someone with the same issues, his ended up being the timing, Hs was a merc also Good Luck 
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			I am also curious about this procedure...
		 
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			shouldn't be a vacuum issue it's a 2 stroke not a 4 stroke.
		 
				__________________ 1978 V20 Cuddy w/ 225 Johnson. And Several other boat's | 
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