2001 115hp Tohatsu. Carb problem

harborex

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I have a 2001 115 Tohatsu. The engine starts and runs ok, but when I looked at the bottom carburetor, there was fuel gushing out from under the flat plate screwed to the top of the carb. I removed the carb and examined it the best i could. i removed, cleaned and tightened the plate, drained the float and cleaned the needle valve and reassembled the carb. I pumped it up and fuel still came out from under the plate. Any ideas?
 

Sea Rider

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Re: 2001 115hp Tohatsu. Carb problem

Probably a worn float valve issue, not closing properly.

Happy Boating
 

pvanv

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Re: 2001 115hp Tohatsu. Carb problem

Yep, flooding carb. Get it completely disassembled, cleaned and adjusted. May need a new needle/seat.
 
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