4x4bassin Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Well my trusty 8 hp Merc. finally started to have problems on my last trip . It is about time really considering the bouncing around it takes going down the trails over the last 10 years . She doesn't owe me anything !!! Anyways , I have fuel coming out the carb and I would assume it would be a float issue but not sure . Funny thing is , is that it runs perfect except when I idle right down . It feels like it wants to choke out as well there is a small amount of fuel leaking out the carb as previously noted . I am going to fire it up today and let it run a bit to see if it there is still a problem , maybe the ride out on my last trip jarred something in the carb and somehow no more problem (doubt it though) If all else fails , does anyone know of a good outboard mechanic in the Barrie area that could help me out . Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 The old guy ion Lennox dr. Is a great guy to deal with. I forget his name. Just in behind the ball hockey rinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Bag Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Try tapping the float bowl gently but rapidly with a screwdriver handle. From either side if possible.Sounds as though the float is stuck a little high and it's flooding out at low speed. A good dose of SeaFoam can't hurt. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I had this issue before Needle valve was blocked open... That's why it runs ok at high speed/max fuel consumption and is spilling gas at idle... I cleaned my carbs and all was good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 All fixed I hope . Started it up in the driveway and ran some seafoam through it as well as tapping the bowl . Ran great after awhile but still noticed fuel leaking out of engine . Did some investigating and noticed a fuel line at the bottom of the carb. had a pin hole leak , cut it out and replaced back on carb and bingo . Good as new Thanks for the help guys , good for another ten years ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 All fixed I hope . Started it up in the driveway and ran some seafoam through it as well as tapping the bowl . Ran great after awhile but still noticed fuel leaking out of engine . Did some investigating and noticed a fuel line at the bottom of the carb. had a pin hole leak , cut it out and replaced back on carb and bingo . Good as new Thanks for the help guys , good for another ten years ! Good to hear it ended up as a easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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