Gale Sea King 1960 25hp questions!!!

[nathan_babymojo]

I am buying a 25hp 1960 Sea King Gale Motor model numb. Gg8834a for $150 the guy just put new plugs and a pump in it. He started it up for me after a few cranks but it would not idle and there was gas coming from the carb. while he kept it going, i talked a guy and he said it could be the float. The compression was 100 on each side also. Basically I am just looking for some opinions on what else may be the problem and if you think I am getting a deal and just any other input on this model.

 

[F_R]

Re: Gale Sea King 1960 25hp questions!!!

Yeah, something with the float or float valve. May be gummed up from old gas.

 

[nathan_babymojo]

Re: Gale Sea King 1960 25hp questions!!!

Yeah, something with the float or float valve. May be gummed up from old gas.

I appreciate the response i was begging to think that i was going to get any input.