carb problem

[M Kenyon]

I have 1972 johnson 50hp top cylinder keeps fouling out the plug at idle will clean up and run at higher rpms. I cheched the coils even went so far as to switch them with no change. one thing i have noticed is the top carb is misting fuel out. I had this carb off and checked the float level and it seemed fine also the fuel seems to be coming out the main jet. Is it possible for a reed to be bad and cause pressure in that carb and causeing this problem. I have quite a bit of 4 cycle experience but am a little short on 2 cycle

 

[DJ]

Re: carb problem

M Kenyon,<br /><br />I doubt it's a reed. However, a non sealing carb. needle/seat will cause the carb. to flood.

 

[JB]

Re: carb problem

If you are getting mist out the carb throat I would not rule out a leaky or broken reed. The only way air can be made to flow out of the carb is via the reed plate.<br /><br />When you pull the carb to check the float needle seat, as DJ suggests, inspect the reeds as well.<br /><br />Good luck.