smell gas at low speed

[charlien66]

just bought 1983 evinrude 70 hp i had it out today it seemed to use alot of fuel noticed strong gas smell at low speed and at idell what could cause this

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: smell gas at low speed

The engine is running rich. Might be a stuck needle in the carb...or the Jetting is wrong for the area that you live in.<br /><br />TMD