fuel dripping from the side of the block.

[dinikin]

Well one more little thing I noticed on my older Merc.(sig)
Right below intake manifold(upper carb) and above lower carb.(dual carb set up on my 75 hp) there is a black bolt. And fuel slowly seeping out of it.
Tried taking a pic. but was poor resolution and dark.

What does that bolt hold and can I tighten it up?
Currntly trying to find some diagrams ot the engine. So it make sence what I am talking about.

 

[dinikin]

Re: fuel dripping from the side of the block.

Ok found this image. Fuel dripping from item 14, 15.

http://www.dougrussell.com/partscatalog/images/MERMAR/13289/21.gif

 

[Laddies]

Re: fuel dripping from the side of the block.

That bolt is the bolt that fixtures the center main brg. Get a new lock tab washer, remove the bolt seal rthe treads with 514 loctite and reinstall the bolt and retorque it

 

[dinikin]

Re: fuel dripping from the side of the block.

That bolt is the bolt that fixtures the center main brg. Get a new lock tab washer, remove the bolt seal rthe treads with 514 loctite and reinstall the bolt and retorque it

Just to be safe I have to ask. Is there anything that will fall or get loose and drop inside the motor if I loosen that bolt Up?

Why is there fuel in there, why is it leaking out of there, is it normal or somethign weir is going on????