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1998 43 hard atarts when warm

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dudeman

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engine hard to start when warm

engine hard to start when warmed up.I must floor the throttle and crank engine 5 to 10 seconds then engine starts.Black smoke and fuel smell from exhaust. then runs ok. flooded? sounds like the needle valve and seat in carb are worn. what do youall think.
 
"It's flooding; new float,

"It's flooding; new float, needle and seat can't hurt. Change accellerator pump while there."
 
"Guy, are those individual par

"Guy, are those individual parts available for most Mercruiser carbs or do you have to buy whole carb kits? Tnx. JW in Dixie"
 
Warren:

I believe you can g

Warren:

I believe you can get an accellerator pump and float individually. The needle and seat ; not sure. You'll need a top gasket anyway. They all may be available separately; depends on marine dealer stock.
 
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