'75 merc 650/ gas running out of carbs

Mnace01

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Is it normal to have gas running out of carbs when the motor is tilted all the way up? Last time I had it on the lake it died. I found a hose that was disconnected so I reconnected it and it started
fine in driveway. In the process I tilted up the engine and swapped out impeller. Gas started pouring out of the carbs for about 30 seconds.
 

Gibbles

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Re: '75 merc 650/ gas running out of carbs

over flow from being tilted, I would say your ok.
 

Mnace01

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Re: '75 merc 650/ gas running out of carbs

So I just got back from lake, tried to start it but it would not fire. I could see a lot of gas in the lake around the motor though.
 
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