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2004 Merc Carb Leak?
Marty Johns Isd SC	#1  Posted on 11/06/10 - 11:22 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 80 Comments: 2 Joined: 05/17/09	I have a 75 hp elpto 2 stroke and when tilted all the way up it leaks all over the place. I thought it was the oil cap to the oil resevoir since this too is a commom problem I have read about with Mercurys. But after taking a closer look and taking the carbuerator cover off I noticed it was gas/oil mix coming from the bottom carb. I wiped it all off and then I could definatly see it leaking out of the carb. Anyone know why? Is this an expensive fix? Engine seems to run fine, just is really messy when tilted up. Any thoughts from you all would help me out once again. Thanks in advance. Marty Durham 1989 17' SS Limited
Derwd24	#2  Posted on 11/06/10 - 11:58 AM
Member Posts: 1607 Comments: 9 Joined: 05/09/07	I'd pull the float bowl off and check the float, needle, and seat to see if there's any damage or issue, especially with the rubber tip on the end of the needle. Dave - 1983 Outrage 22
bucky	#3  Posted on 11/07/10 - 4:21 AM
Member Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/24/10	yep float level or rubber tip is not shutting off fuel flow Rob
brucelongdog	#4  Posted on 11/07/10 - 5:47 AM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/05/10	All the merc. 2 strokes leak when tilted,normal....
moose	#5  Posted on 11/08/10 - 9:29 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 543 Comments: 1 Joined: 03/07/07	Not all. My 90 doesn's leak. Mike
Ice Cop	#6  Posted on 11/08/10 - 12:20 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 85 Comments: 1 Joined: 08/24/09	Marty, I hope some of the comments were just kidding, ANY fuel leak should be treated with care and repaired prior to pulling away from the dock. If you have never experienced a fire onboard, I can assure you that Boston Whalers unsinkable claim will be proven incorrect. What is left of your boat will surely be on the bottom. I would have it checked by a qualified marine mechanic. Best of Luck
Derwd24	#7  Posted on 11/08/10 - 2:42 PM
Member Posts: 1607 Comments: 9 Joined: 05/09/07	Ice Cop wrote: Marty, I hope some of the comments were just kidding I don't think anyone who responded so far would kid about something as significant as a fuel leak, not on this site anyway. Dave - 1983 Outrage 22
Fishmore	#8  Posted on 11/08/10 - 11:08 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 270 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/20/07	It could be the seal on the drain plug if the leak is coming from the bottom of the carb. Could also be that the drain plug is just loose.
brucelongdog	#9  Posted on 11/09/10 - 7:40 AM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/05/10	Any carb with a full bowl will leak fuel when tilted,why do you think they installed a drip tray on the motor??The tray won't catch all the fuel!