Sears Outboard 217-58580

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rredwood

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Was running good...noticed fuel from exhaust...cleaned carburetor...is float leaking causing float to sink and where can I get a carb Kit
 

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Re: Sears Outboard 217-58580

Could be any number of causes.Wrong adj.malfunctioning float or float valve,
improperly assembled carb,Could be a leaking float pull it out a shake it.
It is normal for a small amount of fuel to pass through the motor and out the exhaust.Very noticeable in a barrel.
 

rredwood

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MMMMMM I purchased a float yesterday, for Tecumsh motor, carb, at local lawn mower shop, will install today, makes since if absorbing fuel...what is correct fuel mixture,,,50:1 or ?????
Also, what year is it?
 

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Re: Sears Outboard 217-58580

Eska built 1970 4 hp 24:1 fuel mix using TCW3 rated oil.
 

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Thanks, I had used 50:1 wrong oil ......TCW3 ???.... hopefully soon I will put onto my Nissan 102 Inflatable should really push it
 

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TCW3 is a oil rating system. Any oil rated TCW3 is suitable.
 

Treavor D

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Ok . Just wondering where I could get a carb kit and piston with ring for the 4 hp sears
 
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