I have a 89 Force 35hp that won't idle and is dumping fuel like crazy through the carb and the exhaust. The engine runs great at top speed and the compression and spark is good. Have been running it in a garbage can. Any suggestions?
First look at all your fuel lines for cracks or leaks.
Second, are you sure it is firing on both cylinders?
Third and fourth, time to adjust the carb float level as the needle valve may be sticking open; and/or the fuel pump diaphragm has a hole in it and is leaking fuel into the powerhead, so get a rebuild kit for the fuel pump.
