JamesgangNC wrote:
Leaks past the throttle shafts.

Yes!!!!! thanks James, I knew it was supposed to end up in the throat,
but as you say if the throttles are shut, then ....

Thanks.

K


"WaIIy" wrote in message
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On Sat, 04 Dec 2004 10:28:26 +1100, "K. Smith" wrote:


WaIIy wrote:

On Sat, 04 Dec 2004 09:42:52 +1100, "K. Smith" wrote:



With a marine carb any venting or overflow say from a stuck float
needle is directed down the carb throat. i.e. a serious over flow/leak
of fuel should stop the engine (being too rich not seized:-)) but if you


The carb on my 5.7 was lunched (bad float or seal) and there a gas
puddle on top of my engine

Thanks Wally, marine carb I assume??? not supposed to happen save some
overflow can get past the accelerator pump link.


K

Yup, marine carb on a 1989 5.7 Mercruiser. I was surprised to see the
gas puddled in my manifold.