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    2001 50hp ELPT leaking fuel from breather hose

    Hi all. My motor is leaking fuel from breather hose but only after trimming up. This is a carbureted motor. Is this a carburetor issue or something else? It’s been driving me crazy and I feel awful when I leak a bunch of gas at the dock. 2001 50hp ELPT Model # 1F51412YD Serial # 0T228863...
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    recently running 1985 50 hp won't start

    Thanks everyone. I gave up on this motor and bought a newer 4 stroke. I appreciate your time and input.
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    recently running 1985 50 hp won't start

    Thanks for info. What does low compression across all cylinders indicate? I’ll try to get ahold of a manual and some schematics. I may be in over my head. I’m handy but I’ll need to learn more about electrical side of motors to proceed. I have time to work on it but no way to work in heated area...
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    recently running 1985 50 hp won't start

    Every time I go to “fix” something on this motor, it’s gets worse. I changed the battery terminal clamps as the old ones were a little loose on the post, made sure I had good battery charge on new battery. Now it won’t turn over. So I was hoping to give you more exact info. I bought a spark...
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    recently running 1985 50 hp won't start

    I’ll check some of those things and get some specifics and post my findings.
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    recently running 1985 50 hp won't start

    I bought this engine this summer and it was running well when I bought it. The remote was broken (ignition still working, but shifter broken), so I bought a new one and installed it. It started fine, but when it came time to kill the engine, it wouldn't shut off - I had gotten the flameout wire...
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