TOPIC: Gas leak upon Tilt

Gas leak upon Tilt 11 years 6 days ago #86394

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I was fiddling about with the Merc yesterday and dropped a screw into the pan (wish I had a dollar for every time THAT happened). I order to find it I tilted the beast all the way up and gas leaked from the throat of the bottom carb in a thin but steady stream.

Normal? I hope not. What would be the cause?

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Re:Gas leak upon Tilt 11 years 6 days ago #86398

daveswaves Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 396 Karma: 36 Thank you received: 0	Peter, it is completely normal. There is a vent hole in the fuel bowl that opens out to the carb throat just by the plastic venturi mounting slots. Fuel will run out of there when you tilt the engine. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Gas leak upon Tilt 11 years 6 days ago #86405

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Re:Gas leak upon Tilt 11 years 6 days ago #86407

professor Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 758 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 1	Whenever you pull boat out of the water it is a good idea to run the carburetors dry. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Gas leak upon Tilt 11 years 5 days ago #86437

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I always do - occurs to me with this writting that I was trying to start it a few weeks ago after having installed/set up new points and she wouldn't go. I had intended to try again the next day and that neaver happened. So tonight will open the bowls and empty them out as it may be a few more weeks before I am able to toy around with her again and I hate the idea of that alcohol sitting in the carbs.....