1997 15 hp mariner regular model

[Mike Redmond]

Got this motor a few days ago,got some kind of fuel problem, runs fine without the gas hose conected to the gas tank,runs without the hose for a while till it runs out of gas,runs with the hose conected to the engine,but the moment I plug it into the gas tank it floods itself out,,,,,,??? any Ideas.. Mike

 

[stevesecotec02]

Is the gas tank one of the new epa approved ones with no vent on it? If so slowly unscew filler cap to see if vapors have built up pressure in tank.

 

[Mike Redmond]

Cap completely unscrewed,this problem completely baffles me will have to check with some of the repair shops in my area,,,

 

[stevesecotec02]

I'm sure you checked but make sure its not a fuel pump problem by continuing to squeeze primer bulb when you have it hooked to tank. Are you positive its flooding and not starving for fuel?

 

[Mike Redmond]

Can see the gas pouring inside the carb till it leak right out of it..

 

[JMichael]

Sounds like the float valve/needle isn't shutting off when the float bowl is full.

 

[Mike Redmond]

Local mecanic friend of mine opened up the carburator,the float was full of gas,,,,gotta go to the dealer tomorrow to get my hands on one....hoping to have that motor running soon to go fishing..

 

[JMichael]

If your float is a sink it will definitely keep that valve from ever closing. LoL GL with it.