fuel leakage

78big10

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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1975 85hp evinrude rebuilt carbs and runs really well now after setting in driveway notice small amount fule around checked all lines seem tight could fule be comming from carb floats set to high
 

mikesea

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Re: fuel leakage

If the motor is tilted .it could be the carbs leaking down,there is a hose on the bottom of the carb cover that brings that gas back to the engine,hose could be bad,or the plastic cover has a gasket that may have torn or was missing,if its that,other than the mess no need to be concerned,another problem if its not the lines leaking,the plastic nipple on the bottom of the carb (if your is plastic)might have a slight crack
 
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