Honda 1981 7.5 hp fuel leak from carb

Alumarine

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Hi there.
Went to start my 7.5hp for the first time this year.
I pumped the bulb till it was firm and it started 2cnd pull.

Unfortunately fuel was pouring out of the carb somewhere.
I shut it off and noticed when I pump the bulb, fuel comes out of the carb where I've circled it in red.

I tried to restart it but gave up after a few pulls.

Any idea what would cause that?

I did run it dry last fall.

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Sea Rider

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Engine seems to have a stuck float & needle, not closing when carb bowl is full after priming. Grab engine sideways with both hands while standing vertically, shake it up and down several times, lets hope float balances freely. If not, disassemble carb and clean flloat/needle area.

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Alumarine

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Thanks for the idea.
Hopefully it was just stuck from sitting all winter.
 
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