Thanks for all the replies. This seems to be a normal issue. I will
look into the fuel pump though.
Paul

"Bill S" wrote in message . com...
It could be normal but if it has increased suddenly it could be a bad fuel
pump. I had an increase of post-shutdown leakage on a 225 Merc. A few
trips later it started running rough. The mechanic found that the fuel pump
had a leak into the crankcase. Fixing it solved both problems and also
improved fuel mileage.


"Paul Dougherty" wrote in message
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Hi,
I have a 1985 25HP Mariner 2 stroke outboard. After a run to a
fishing spot I stop the motor and after a few minutes there is a
rainbow of a gas/oil slick on the water. After a few minutes is
dissipates. What is causing this? I do not want to be a polluter. I
can not tell where this is coming from. The fuel lines do not have any
leaks.
Does anyone have any ideas?

Paul