oil leak from reservoir

[barglow]

On my 2002 50 hp mercury outboard oil leaks from reservoir thru bottom carburator. This is a gravity leak & will empty out whole reservoir after a while. Please help diagnose my problem.

 

[Maxz695]

Re: oil leak from reservoir

If you have 2 or more carbs and only one is leaking then the one that is leaking needs to more than likely have a new needle and seat put in it. The float bowl when full closes the needle valve and stops flow of oil fuel mixture