1983 85 Merc 4 cyl Carb Leaking No Real Power

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driz

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IMG_1231.JPGThis ran great when I took it down to restore the boat in 2014. Anyways boats done ran great on bibs started right up. New tank new style hose and no ethanol in gas when I laid it up.
No boat is dogging but sometimes takes right off then when I decide to slow down and do it again it bogs and maybe later takes off as normal. I pulled cover and carb is leaking out of bottom carb (pictured) . Gas when primed is leaking out of that small upper port on the right side of the carb. When running it dribbles out too. I'm thinking needle and seat have some debris. What are the odds I can get it clear by dropping the bowl and spraying with carb cleaner? I don't want to bust the gasket and have to order one ect....
 
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