1980 evinrude 9.9 starting problems

[scottm]

I didn't get home in time to run motor, but I did find a fuel/oil residue leaking where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.

When I squeezed the bulb a tiny amount of fuel came out at the leak. I inspected hose and it seems ok.

I replaced the zip tie clamp with a metal clamp. It seems the fuel leak stopped after this.

I guess it could have been sucking air? Ill be home today in time to test it I hope.

 

[scottm]

Got home and hooked motor to hose. Fired on 3rd pull. Ran good for 15-20 seconds. Sputtered and I pumped bulb. No improvement. Engine died and wouldn't start again.

Pulled plugs. They are wet. Dried them by using a lighter to burn off fuel. Let fuel in cylinder dry out. Motor refired for a few seconds.

Same steps repeated 3 times with same results.

There is also lots of fuel/oil mix on foot. Foot oil is fine. This is gas mix.

Can I assume carbs? Float stuck I guess?

 

[acwd]

Clean the carb and put a kit in it.

Steve

 

[scottm]

Thanks for y'all's help. I had a stuck float causing it to flood out.

Carb rebuild was really simple and I've never done one. Thanks guys!