Fuel Leak

Darrred1

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Has anybody had issues with a fuel leak between the carb and the block. The o ring looks ok but I would like some imput before I replace it. The leak is on a 1991 175 spitfire.
 

Gary H NC

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Re: Fuel Leak

Welcome to Iboats!

Not sure i understand where the leak is at.
Is it leaking at the carb base gasket where it meets the intake?
 

Darrred1

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Re: Fuel Leak

Fuel is seeping from between the plastic bowl housing and the metal face of the carb. I spoke with a locale boat dealership and was advised that the o ring that mates these two surfaces is probably flattened. They suggested a small amount of gasket sealer on the o ring and advised if I took it to them that's what they would do rather that replace the o ring. Unless the o ring had an obvious cut in it.
 
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