I have a 1998 50HP Mercury Bigfoot 4 stroke on my pontoon. I have a recurring problem with the fuel/carbs, it was supposed to be fixed 18 months ago with a carb rebuild but it's back.
If the engine starts it runs very lumpy and will cut out. As the engine is running or when stopped and I squeeze the primer bulb gas comes out from around the second carb from the top. Gas may be coming from other carbs too or from a hose as I cannot see behind the carb bodies.
I cannot take it back the dealer who fixed it as the are shut down as the owner retired. I am nervous about taking it to another dealer and forking out $100s of dollars.
Any ideas on what the problem could be? The previous fixed was supposed to be needle seating issue??? But I am not sure.
If the engine starts it runs very lumpy and will cut out. As the engine is running or when stopped and I squeeze the primer bulb gas comes out from around the second carb from the top. Gas may be coming from other carbs too or from a hose as I cannot see behind the carb bodies.
I cannot take it back the dealer who fixed it as the are shut down as the owner retired. I am nervous about taking it to another dealer and forking out $100s of dollars.
Any ideas on what the problem could be? The previous fixed was supposed to be needle seating issue??? But I am not sure.