both carbs leaking

[fisheymikey]

hi everyone,
as you look at the carbs from the boat to the back...
top left there is one hole on each and was leaking fuel...
what would that be I just rebuilt it and ran awesome.
is maybe the floats stuck or needles are finished

but they looked fine

do I need to open the carbs again

please help im leaving 2 days

the symptoms to the boat is like its starving for fuel

also the primer bulb is not getting hard

 

[gm280]

Re: both carbs leaking

Sounds like you adjusted the float level too high and there for as you squeeze the primer bulb it will never get firm because you are simply pushing the fuel out the carbs instead of the needle and seats shutting the inlet fuel off... So yes you do need to remove the carbs and disassembly them and readjust the float levels. Make sure neither float is leaking and has fuel in them. That will cause the same problem... If you keep having the same issues you may need to replace the needle and seats with new ones... JMHO!

 

[fisheymikey]

Re: both carbs leaking

Sounds like you adjusted the float level too high and there for as you squeeze the primer bulb it will never get firm because you are simply pushing the fuel out the carbs instead of the needle and seats shutting the inlet fuel off... So yes you do need to remove the carbs and disassembly them and readjust the float levels. Make sure neither float is leaking and has fuel in them. That will cause the same problem... If you keep having the same issues you may need to replace the needle and seats with new ones... JMHO!

after an hour I pressed again the primer bulb and feels like there is air trapped inside.

if it is the float I think I adjusted to level with carb bowls

and the needles are easy but I heard that the seats is to stay away from

can I purchase just the needles and were...

mike

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: both carbs leaking

Usually the parts don't need to be changed,just cleaned.
I use Dawn Soap and water.
Then I use compressed air to dry.
The cleaners can add sticky residue to the needle/seat making it stick.