1998 Evinrude 225 (CARB)...Vacuum switch leaks gas (drips)

[diver94]

I recently bought a fishing boat with a 1998 Evinrude 225 (carb). Today I tried to start the engine, but the engine would not start...then I noticed a puddle of gad was forming. After almost 1 hour checking everything, this is what I found: When I pump gas manually (squeeze primer bulb), the bulb does not build up pressure (does not get hard), instead gas drips from vacuum switch (see attached picture). Should I just replace the vacuum switch? Please let me have your advice.
Thanks,
Lui

 

[Monte1961]

Re: 1998 Evinrude 225 (CARB)...Vacuum switch leaks gas (drips)

Yes replace switch! Good luck

 

[Monte1961]

Re: 1998 Evinrude 225 (CARB)...Vacuum switch leaks gas (drips)

Model BE225CXECS Please always tell us what model # were working on! Post back
Model BE225SLECS
Model BE225TXECS
Model E225CXECS
Model E225CZECS
Model E225STLECS
Model E225TXECS
Model E225TZECS
Model J225CXECS
Model J225CZECS



Model J225STLECS
Model J225TXECS
Model J225TZECS
Model SE225GLECC
Model SE225NXECC
Model SE225NZECC
Model SE225QXECC
Model SE225QZECC
Model SJ225CXECS
Model SJ225GLECC



Model SJ225NXECC
Model SJ225NZECC
Model SJ225QXECC
Model SJ225QZECC
Model SJ225SLECS
Model SJ225TXECS

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Re: 1998 Evinrude 225 (CARB)...Vacuum switch leaks gas (drips)

Model BE225CXECS Please always tell us what model # were working on! Post back
Model BE225SLECS
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Model SJ225TXECS

Somehow I don't think the by gosh exact model number matters in this case. A pressure switch (or any part) that's leaking fuel is a danger and needs to be replaced.

 

[diver94]

Re: 1998 Evinrude 225 (CARB)...Vacuum switch leaks gas (drips)

Guys,
Thanks for your assistance.
Here is the model# E225TXEUD...it was built in May 1997.
My concern is: is it just the vacuum switch or do I need to be concern with the VRO?

Maybe the carb is flooded and that's causing the vacuum switch to leak. When I look at the vacuun switch... It seems like the vacuum swicth has a small hole to allow gas to come out ( I know it sounds crazy, but that's what it looks like). please look at the picture. That stream of gas comes out of a prefectly round small hole.
Again, thanks for your patience!

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Re: 1998 Evinrude 225 (CARB)...Vacuum switch leaks gas (drips)

The vacuum switch and VRO are entirely seperate. The vacuum switch shouldn't leak under any circumstances. I'm pretty sure the hole you refer to is a vent, and that the reason it's leaking fuel is that the vacuum switch has a bad diaphragm. Replace it before you even try starting your engine again, it's dangerous the way it is.

 

[Monte1961]

Re: 1998 Evinrude 225 (CARB)...Vacuum switch leaks gas (drips)

Ya think?!