engine floods when it gets hot.

[odde]

Any ideas on what would cause my engine to flood when it gets warm. Runs great when cold. After i turn it off ( when warm )and let it sit for about a half hour it stalls when i put it in gear. I pulled the plugs and they are wet and fouled.

 

[crxess]

Re: engine floods when it gets hot.

Carburetor float pin sticking or float set improperly.

 

[odde]

Re: engine floods when it gets hot.

Thats what i am hearing. I took it apart and cleaned it, but it didnt fix it. should i replace the the needle and seat and set the floats?

 

[19ftSigna]

Re: engine floods when it gets hot.

just curious, i was having the same problem with my 75 johnson 115. I rebuilt carbs, how exactly do you set the floats? what does that mean?

 

[odde]

Re: engine floods when it gets hot.

i bought the repair guide and it gives the instructions. you need to find the correctsetting and adjust the float pin. i havent done it but the book makes it look easy. ( too easy so i know i will mess it up)

 

[crxess]

Re: engine floods when it gets hot.

LOL - don't panic. It really is easy.