mnsweetnsassy2
Cadet
- Joined
- May 26, 2002
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Model # 40EL 73D<br />Serial #J3807057<br /><br />Hi there questions about a flooding condition on a 40 hp Johnson.<br />This is the 1st time it has given any such trouble.Took boat to lake for 1st time this Season it started then died.Then it would not start at all.Upon lifting motor cover it was found that gas was coming out areas it should not..including the air intake on the choke mechanism.I mean it would shoot out of there.<br />Upon further evaluationit was found that if gas supply hose was removed the boat would start and would run for quite some time...but upon reattaching gas line it would die and gas would come running out of the carb and the air intake again.<br />I theory is that the float is stuck???<br />Any ideas what could be causing this and how detailed the repair is and possible cost to take it in??<br />Also any resources on the break down of this engine ie manuals etc??<br />Thank you in advance for your input.