float stuck in carb?

[Tmacular]

59 evinrude 35hp golden - gas coming out of carb intake!!! will start after sitting then slowly flood and shut off when i squeeze my pressure tank the gas just flows out the intake.. stuck float??? how to fix easily for someone who does not know boats???

 

[HighTrim]

Re: float stuck in carb?

The needle valve may be stuck.
Carefully tap in the vacinity where the fuel supply hose mounts on that carb while pumping the bulb. Anything more than light tapping is not recommended.
The best case senario is if the fuel stops coming out of the vent and goes on to work properly.

Your next case is to carefully remove the bowl of that carb and inspect the needle valve and float operation.
These components are delicate, check the float for smooth movement thoughout it's up and down travel.
The float should not be saturated with fuel, it should "float" in the gasoline.

The needle valve shuts off fuel when the float contacts the needle and pushes it into the needle seat. The needle valve fails at this job if a piece of substance keeps the needle valve from closing on it's seat, either by obstructing the seat or obstructing the needle.

If you repair this failure and reassemble these components without bending or altering the float adjustment, reassemble the bowl and have no further complications, the above recommendations may not be needed. It may also help to run seafoam with your fuel in the future after the carbs have been cleaned/rebuilt.

This sticky by Joe will help also, please read. GL

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=167352

 

[Tmacular]

Re: float stuck in carb?

thanks trim.. now if im pressing the bulb if the float is stuck then the gas i force through my fuel line is coming right out the intake.. is that a problem that should happen in this case

 

[F_R]

Re: float stuck in carb?

That is because the float valve is not shutting it off for one of the mentioned reasons.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: float stuck in carb?

Added information follows:

(Carburetor Float Setting)
(J. Reeves)

With the carburetor body held upside down, the float being viewed from the side, adjust the float so that the free end of the float (the end opposite the hinge pin) is ever so slightly higher (just ever so slightly off level) than the other end. And when viewed from the end, make sure it is not cocked.

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[Tmacular]

Re: float stuck in carb?

update- took the carb off the motor to check the float everything seemed to be moving properly and smoothly. i blew on the fuel line with the float down and it stayed shut. i then opened the float up and blew and air came through. the float was a cork style material with almost like a swiss cheese look. are the holes in the float normal? but as far as i could tell everything was normal the carb is brand new and i believe im the first to run it since the restore on the motor. all gaskets and pins were new and were in smooth operation. mind you im a 21 year old and dont know to much on boats so the help is greatly appreciated!!
Tony

 

[nmhellraiser]

Re: float stuck in carb?

You shouldn't have any holes in the float. If you do, then that's your problem. The float is filling up with gas and not floating. Therefore, the float isn't pushing the needle up to shut off gas flow.

 

[Tmacular]

Re: float stuck in carb?

im not sure if there holes more like dimples or dents/gashes but i will replace the float anyway. thanks hell and others
Tony

 

[Tmacular]

Re: float stuck in carb?

where can i find a float by the way for a 59 evinrude 35 hp golden anniversary