"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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I have a Bayliner with a 4.9L 190 hp carb'd Merc engine. When I shut
down it diesels for awhile. The dealer says that the longer I let it
idle first the less it will do this but the issue seems to be getting
worse. The engine isn't running hot and the water impeller was
replaced about 8 months ago.
I've done a lot of car work but its been a long time since I've worked
on a carb'd & distributor car. I seem to remember that dieseling is
caused by high cylinder temps. I thought you could affect it with
timing but I might be thinking pinging. What should I be looking at
for my dieseling issue?

-Robert

Set your timing and idle speed and mixture. Clean spark plugs. De-carbon
engine. Let idle a minute or two before shutting down.