Fuel dripping from carbs...

dfrants

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Picked up a very used rebuilt Merc 150 xr2, at idle it drips fuel from the carbs, especially the middle one. When I squeeze the primer bulb the carbs fill and don't overflow, It happens while it's running. Compression is 112-115 on all six.
 

dingbat

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Using the primer bulb builds more pressure than the fuel pump.

Either adjust or replace the needle and float in the offending carb
 

Chris1956

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Some of the early V6 motors do not have replaceable floats. Be careful with your floats until you see if they are replaceable.
 
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