unspent fuel comming from the top of the lowerunit

[shawpdx1]

have unspent fuel comming from lower unit were it bolts to leg not alot just enough to notice possible cause? (1987 85hp force) also wont start from switch have to jump from selinoid checked and double checked wiring its correct. can't get the choke to kick on when I depress key as well

 

[john from md]

Re: unspent fuel comming from the top of the lowerunit

The fuel may be leaking from a fuel delivery line or a scavenge line on the power head. It also may be from carbs with floats set too high or sticking. Look inside the upper leg and see if you see evidence of a fuel leak.

As to the starting problem. Have you checked your circuit breaker? Since two separate systems are affected, you may have a power problem or a switch problem. The red wire that brings power to the switch comes from the circuit breaker. These are the resetable type and you can reset it by pushing in on the black plastic tab if it has popped.

John

 

[shawpdx1]

Re: unspent fuel comming from the top of the lowerunit

right on thanks John is this on port side? (the reset) also is this a possible lower unit problem as in could it take on water from this small leak at leg?

 

[john from md]

Re: unspent fuel comming from the top of the lowerunit

The circuit breaker is on the port side in front of the exhaust box. If it has popped, the little plastic thing will be sticking out.

You said you had unspent fuel on the lower leg, not oil. This should in no way affect your lower oil which is totally separate.

John