float adjustment on 1976 mercruiser140

[deck hand]

I just bought this boat and have been having trouble. I noticed that there was gas coming out of the tube that comes out of the carburater at an angle above the flapper. Is this a float adjustment issue? and if so what would be a proper setting? Obviously I will have to get a repair manual on this, but thought someone might be able to help me until i do so.

 

[Bondo]

Re: float adjustment on 1976 mercruiser140

I just bought this boat and have been having trouble. I noticed that there was gas coming out of the tube that comes out of the carburater at an angle above the flapper. Is this a float adjustment issue? and if so what would be a proper setting? Obviously I will have to get a repair manual on this, but thought someone might be able to help me until i do so.

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard Deck Hand,.... What tube, Where,..??

Got a Picture,..??

 

[Don S]

Re: float adjustment on 1976 mercruiser140

Is this the tube you are referring to? If so, I would think it's more of a needle and seat stuck open with some dirt or the float failed, probably not just an adjustment issue.

 

[deck hand]

Re: float adjustment on 1976 mercruiser140

Is this the tube you are referring to? If so, I would think it's more of a needle and seat stuck open with some dirt or the float failed, probably not just an adjustment issue.

Yes that is the tube. Thanks for your feed back I really appreciate it!

 

[cr2k]

Re: float adjustment on 1976 mercruiser140

A new carb kit will have all the specs.