i think im running to rich

[lets go fishing]

i have a 88 force 50 i cleaned out the carb completely new plugs but at idle it just runs like poo and it really seems so suk up some gas i killed off 5 gal. in like an hour of messing around with it in the driveway i tried adjusting the air mix screw with no results but when i squeeze the fuel line it really just opens up and screams at idle any ideas?

 

[maxum247]

Re: i think im running to rich

i have a 88 force 50 i cleaned out the carb completely new plugs but at idle it just runs like poo and it really seems so suk up some gas i killed off 5 gal. in like an hour of messing around with it in the driveway i tried adjusting the air mix screw with no results but when i squeeze the fuel line it really just opens up and screams at idle any ideas?

Recheck the float level in the carburetor, if the inlet needle wasn't replaced the inlet needle may be worn and letting too much gas flow to the intake!

Are your choke and throttle plates adjusted correctly in the carburetor?

Check the fuel line and connectors for air leaks!

Won't hurt to rebuild the fuel pump either if it hasn't been done in awhile! max!

 

[roscoe]

Re: i think im running to rich

Welcome to iboats.

The fuel pump is leaking into the lower part of the powerhead, running rich, and pouring gas out the exhaust.

A $20 fuel rebuild kit is in order. Instructions included. See your nearest Mercury dealer.

 

[lets go fishing]

Re: i think im running to rich

ahh i never thought of the fuel pump ill go try that now i have a bunch of good parts from my old 91 which ran great till my dumb *** brother ran it with out putting oil in the gas and locked it up ill let u know what happens and yes the carb was a complet rebuild and the choke and throttle plates are just fine most of the time i dont even need the choke it fires right up

 

[lets go fishing]

Re: i think im running to rich

thanks for the help guys it was the fuel pump