fuel coming from carburetor

dtg2calvin

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Jun 17, 2010
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I have a 1969 Evinrude 6hp fisherman.

It starts great cold. Idles good until it warms up, then it slowly dies and won't start again until it cools down. If I run it full throttle it runs great, but dies as soon as I bring it down to an idle.

I noticed fuel draining out of a hole on the front of the carb after the motor is warm. I am wondering of I have a bad float/needle.

I recently bought it and have done a tone of tune-up stuff:

-fresh gas and oil
-new impeller
-new spark plugs
-cleaned and regapped points
-checked coils and condensers

I am planning on rebuilding the carb next.

Am I on the right track or could other problems be causing the carb to flood?
 

Daviet

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Sep 24, 2008
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Re: fuel coming from carburetor

I think you are on the right track. Overhaul the carb, clean all passage ways and make sure the high speed jet is clean.
 
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