Overnight cure

Jug-head

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Can a outboard carb. on a 1980 20 hp Merc. actually flood? Engine would not start last night but fired right off this morning. After engine runs for 5 minutes it will not restart until carb. is drained. Could this be a float issue?
 

Ware5150

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Jun 18, 2009
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Re: Overnight cure

I am no master mechanic but it sounds like you have a bad/sticking float or worn inlet needle.
 

iplayonline

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Re: Overnight cure

yeah i had that same problem, i'm with guy here, sounds like the floater, thats what it was with mine.
 
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