yamaha 40hp leaks gas when engine is trimed up

[lyle norcott]

late 80s 3 cyl. loses gas from carbs when motor is trimmed most or all the way up. is this an easy fix ?

 

[johnnygjr]

Sounds like a bad needle and seat inside of carb. Carbs need to be removed,cleaned thoroughly and rebuilt

 

[lyle norcott]

Sounds like a bad needle and seat inside of carb. Carbs need to be removed,cleaned thoroughly and rebuilt

thanks. i will give that a try