Once I tilt the engine up, gas starts leaking out of the carbs. '95, 120hp

[Dave K.]

Is this normal? It does not pour out but a fair amount does drip through the cowl.
Can I correct this somehow?

Thx Dave

 

[blackd]

Dave, I think this is normal depending on the angle upon which it is raised. The vents and passages for the fuel bowl are essentially open to gravity. Perhaps you can not raise it so high and eliminate or reduce the outflow.

 

[Jiggz]

Absolutely normal. No corrective action except not to tilt the engine as high. But then you ran into danger of dragging the prop or skeg while trailering.

 

[Dave K.]

Thanks guys!

I thought it was normal but I'll tapper the angle a little better getting in the shallows and launch/retrieval.

Appreciate the responses, Dave

 

[Dave K.]

in and out of shallow water. Thx again.