BillyOldBoat
Cadet
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- Aug 21, 2011
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I have a 1986 Baja Islander. Mercruiser 140 engine.
Spent 1 day on lake and all seemed to be fine. Filled up gas tank next day, at the lake, with premium fuel (1st time for premium fuel, usually use non premium).
Running around on the lake for a couple hours and stopped to jump in water. Noticed a slight odor of gas. Thought it was from fuel up earlier in day. Time to go back to dock and boat will not start... ran blower longer than normal due to the fuel smell from earlier. Rather than diagnose on water, buddy towed me in to ramp. Once on the trailer took plug out and out came water with a fairly strong gas odor.
Got home and took the seats and motor cover off boat so engine could have plenty of ventilation. Was difficult to start and when it finally did, much to my horror I saw a stream of gas coming from bottom/side of the carb. I snappy a couple quick pics, shut her down and said a quick prayer of thanks that we did not blow sky high at the lake. One of the pics is below.
Can anyone tell me why or how something like this could happen? Can it be fixed?
Thanks in advance for any help you may give.
Bill
Spent 1 day on lake and all seemed to be fine. Filled up gas tank next day, at the lake, with premium fuel (1st time for premium fuel, usually use non premium).
Running around on the lake for a couple hours and stopped to jump in water. Noticed a slight odor of gas. Thought it was from fuel up earlier in day. Time to go back to dock and boat will not start... ran blower longer than normal due to the fuel smell from earlier. Rather than diagnose on water, buddy towed me in to ramp. Once on the trailer took plug out and out came water with a fairly strong gas odor.
Got home and took the seats and motor cover off boat so engine could have plenty of ventilation. Was difficult to start and when it finally did, much to my horror I saw a stream of gas coming from bottom/side of the carb. I snappy a couple quick pics, shut her down and said a quick prayer of thanks that we did not blow sky high at the lake. One of the pics is below.
Can anyone tell me why or how something like this could happen? Can it be fixed?
Thanks in advance for any help you may give.
Bill