wont start 1975 55hp sea king, got spark, and gas

[RickT62]

I just bought a 1975 Montgomery Ward tri-hull, bowrider, with a 55hp 2cyl, 2 stroke, Sea King outboard, it turns over, got spark, and 50:1 fuel. but wont start, there is no air cleaner, (i need one?) alittle drops of gas, leak out where the air cleaner should screw on, am i getting too much gas?? where are adjustments? and how do i adjust them? Thanks for your advice, Im new here, Rick

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: wont start 1975 55hp sea king, got spark, and gas

sound like the carb floats is stuck, carbs dirty.. disconnect gas line, take a spray bottle with 50:1 in it and spray into the carb throat. and try starting.

 

[JB]

Re: wont start 1975 55hp sea king, got spark, and gas

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