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frank

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" I have a 1971 4 HP weedless

" I have a 1971 4 HP weedless motor that has been used very little. I started using it recently as a kicker for my small sailboat and it ran perfect. This morning it would fire, but not run. I took off the cowl and when I squeezed the primer bulb a jet of fuel came from a hole in the face of the carburetor on the port side. There are similar holes sealed with what appears to be a lead sphere driven into the hole. How hard is it to replace this seal? Could I drive in a piece of lead? If so do I use a Permatex type sealing compound? Thanks in advance for any help.

Best regards,
Frank "
 
One of those holes is a vent.

One of those holes is a vent. I would think that the float or float valve is stuck and that is why fuel leaks out.
 
" Thanks Sparky,

I took the

" Thanks Sparky,

I took the carburetor apart and cleaned it with laquer thinner and blew it out with compressed air and it now works fine again. I do think I should try and find a gasket set although it isn't leaking and is working.
Now I will try to repair my Yamaha 2 HP which is what the 4 HP is replacing.

Thanks again and best regards,
Frank "
 
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