1971, merc 115

[dan valders]

it seems everyone i talk to has this same problem, my carbs seem to just pour fuel out, is there any quick fix?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1971, merc 115

adjust the floats, they will leak when tilted.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1971, merc 115

Dan, First of all the original foam carb floats were replaced with white hard plastic floats, since the originals would decompose. Next, If the floats are adjusted correctly, and the springs on top of the floats are good, it may be the inle needle. Are your inlet needles leaking? Those motors originally came with a stainless steel fuel inlet needle and a brass inlet needle seat, with a rubber insert. Those were retrofitted with a stainless inlet needle with a neopreme tip and a solid brass inlet needle seat. Make sure yours are not mixed up.

 

[dan valders]

Re: 1971, merc 115

thanks, my float was full of fuel, so i chenged that and needle and seat, it seems to have worked , i'm gonna do the other 2 carbs friday