89 3.0 Merc Hard to start after warmed then sitting

toneybrown

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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SUCCESS!!! Got the kit in today. Already had the carb pulled apart, so all I had to do was follow Mad Props video (and mad props for taking the time to do that) on installing and adjusting the float and seat and needle. Replaced the pump just for good measure. Scrapped off the old gasket and bolted it back on the boat. After coaxing it with a little starter fluid to get the juices flowing she fired up. Was idling a little funny so I adjusted the screw on the bottom plate, figured it got bumped when handling it. Smoothed it right out.

Ran the motor up to temp and killed it. Looked into the carb and not a single drop of fuel dripping! Let it sit for a couple minutes and she started right back up. Let it sit some more and got more of the same.

I was a little concerned about tackling this myself, but thanks to all you folks it went together smoothly! Can't thank you all enough.

Toney
 
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