Gas Leak On Carburetor

[ottracer]

I have a 1998 120 Force Outboard. There is a gas leak coming from the bolt that holds the gold colored bowl to the underside of thee lower carburetor. This happens when pumping the prime bowl. What could be the problem and the solution?

 

[sutor623]

Re: Gas Leak On Carburetor

Stuck float. You need to rebuild the carb. Sometimes running some seafoam through and letting it soak can help. If the float is fuel soaked you must change it.

 

[pnwboat]

Re: Gas Leak On Carburetor

There should be a fiber washer under the bolt and also inside the fuel bowl. Could be missing or bad washer or bolt is not tightened down enough.