'78 70hp carbs leaking

[jbo_c]

After some storage, had all three carbs leaking a little fuel down the front of the intake while choked at start-up. Easy, stuck floats. Rebuilt the carbs(found no varnish or gunk). Same problem. What gives?

If it were just one, I'd say I missed something in the rebuild or a piece of trash in the inlet orifice, but not all three at once. Too much pressure from the fuel pump? Seems unlikely.

It stops as soon as the choke is off. I'd like to fix it, but I'm going to ride it like it is for now. Any suggestions for when I get back at it?

Thanks.

Jbo

 

[racerone]

Sorry, but that is the way it is supposed to work.-----Tilt the motor down and you may not see this " perceived leakage " on the carburetors

 

[jbo_c]

Thanks. If that's the way it's supposed to work, it suits me.