Fuel Drip-1150 Merc

[Starman8]

Did some forum searching first but asking anyway.

1979 1150 Merc IL6, runs solid, holds idle, could use a tune up(later), did a SeaFoam earlier, new plugs.

I am getting a raw fuel leak from the bottom carb, drips into the pan, then flows out of the lower cowling on the port side near the cable connection.

Anyone have a punchlist of the main causes?

Thanks

 

[Sunfish12]

Re: Fuel Drip-1150 Merc

The float is stuck open or float has a hole in it. Either way ccarb needs to be pulled and fixed.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Fuel Drip-1150 Merc

Yes, check the float. The originals were foam, which can be damaged by the ethanol in today's fuel. Replacements are hard plastic, and they can crack.

 

[Larry Tate]

Re: Fuel Drip-1150 Merc

i agree with both posts, prob. carb float. pull that carb and get affiliated!

 

[Starman8]

Re: Fuel Drip-1150 Merc

thanks guys

best link to get parts?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Fuel Drip-1150 Merc

Fastest is a local Merc dealer. Mail order off the web is many places. Google the part numbers from Crowleymarine.com and figure out your choices.