25 HP Merc carb float issue, or not?

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CMOS

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Howdy All,

In preparation for a trip next weekend I pulled the boat out of the barn and fired up the 1998 25HP Merc to let her run a bit. Looks like the carb float was stuck in the down position, as fuel came dripping out of the cowling when I primed the fuel bulb - first time that happened.

I finally got her running and did so for a good 20 minutes. Seems to start again just fine now but my question is, do I need to open the carb to check on that float, or will the operation of the motor yesterday (heat, vibrations) get that float moving properly again?

Just FYI - last time I ran this motor was 3 weeks prior.

CMOS
 
Should be fine now.. sometimes they stick open if the carb was empty or a small piece of crud was in there .. most of the time they stick closed

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