Gas Dripping from Johnson

dpomper

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I've got a 35hp '84 Johnson. It quit, then only starts at full throttle but only idles and gas is spewing out of it. I took the engine cover off and there's gas everywhere. I'm a fairly new boat owner and don't know the first step to take.
 

JB

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Re: Gas Dripping from Johnson

Howdy, dpomper.

Welcome to iboats. :)

First step is to get yourself an OEM Service Manual www.outboardbooks.com. Sounds like you have a stuck float in the carb or failed floatbowl needle valve.
 

Rick.

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Re: Gas Dripping from Johnson

Very serious problem. In the mean time make sure you have a usable extinguisher close at hand.
 
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