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1995 Johnson 40hp Commercial Carb Leak

Fisher_Steve

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Hello All.
Seems when I tilt the motor to the up position it leaks gas from the carbs. When I press the brimer bulb in this position it doesn't get hard. When in the run position (down) it doesn't leak and primes untill the bulb is hard. When I shut down the engine and tilt it up it again leaks gas.

Any Ideas??
 
Re: 1995 Johnson 40 Commercial Carb Leak

A titled engine causes the floats to go off level (normal). Do not attempt to prime when the engine is tilted as fuel will simply flow thru the carburetors due to the float levels being off level.
 
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