76' Mercury 4.5hp flooding

[JJ. in B.C.]

When i prime the motor with the rubber bulb gas floods out the top of the carb assembly, with a clean plug motor will start and run good for about 5 seconds before it floods out and gas runs out the drain hole on side of motor.
Thanks for your help., JJ.

 

[Camo Joe]

Re: 76' Mercury 4.5hp flooding

The float valve inside the carb bowl is not shutting off the fuel flow as needed..........the needle and or seat is dirty, damaged, or not set correctly. A complete carb cleaning may be needed along with replacing any damaged or worn parts..................

 

[Wingedwheel]

Re: 76' Mercury 4.5hp flooding

I agree with CamoJoe. Normally thats caused by a sticky float problem.

 

[JJ. in B.C.]

Re: 76' Mercury 4.5hp flooding

Thanks for the info guys, i'll check that out