If the carbs are leaking gas - you would be able to see gas around them and
below them in the cowl pan.
Chances are it is either from setting all winter will go away on next use.
If not - carbs are rich and flooding engine.
Your saying the linkage works fine now? If so - problem fixed. If not -
check to make sure you don't have a broken cable. Disconnect cable at motor
and verify it extends/retracts full amount. Verify you can manually move
the linkage to full throttle w/ the cable disconnected.

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Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"edolo" wrote in message
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Q1: Remote Shifter
Tried to open up but only went to just past 2000 with shifter.
Thought I had a spun prop, but in neutral, using throttle got full
revs.
Checked linkage, & was not getting distance with shifter. Back home
took remote apart, checked for wear & breakage - cam looked okay & did
not see anything abnormal. Put together & worked okay.
Anything I can do or replace?

Q2: Gas Leak
Same trip (first of year) suddenly noticed gas film on water around
motor. Back on land, motor runs okay, & can't see any leak.
How can I check if it is carbs or intake that are leaking gas -
without first replacing?
tks, alp