'79 Evinrude 70 HP

Glastronix · 06-28-2009, 11:44 PM

I rebuilt the carb, replaced the float, and tested the needle and seat (seems to be working properly). After all that it is still flooding. Any guesses as to what it might be would be greatly appreciated.

DOUBLE "D" & LV · 06-29-2009, 10:11 AM

Check the float height. If it is too high, it will flood. Also heck to be sure there is no debris in the fuel inlet holding the needle open.

Glastronix · 06-29-2009, 11:49 AM

I already checked for debris, and it was clean. I blasted alot of carb cleaner up in there for good measure. How do you adjust the height of the float? By bending the bracket that holds it? Or do you adjust it by the little tab at the bottom? Thanks again for all your help.

splitshot · 06-29-2009, 03:54 PM

bend the metal bracket that is attached to the float itself but be careful not to break it...i believethe float itselfshould be level, when the carb itself is level (upside down) a little confusing but its how i do them

06-28-2009, 11:44 PM	#1
Glastronix Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seminole, Al Posts: 573	'79 Evinrude 70 HP I rebuilt the carb, replaced the float, and tested the needle and seat (seems to be working properly). After all that it is still flooding. Any guesses as to what it might be would be greatly appreciated.

06-29-2009, 10:11 AM	#2
DOUBLE "D" & LV Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 863	RE: '79 Evinrude 70 HP Check the float height. If it is too high, it will flood. Also heck to be sure there is no debris in the fuel inlet holding the needle open.

06-29-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
Glastronix Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seminole, Al Posts: 573	RE: '79 Evinrude 70 HP I already checked for debris, and it was clean. I blasted alot of carb cleaner up in there for good measure. How do you adjust the height of the float? By bending the bracket that holds it? Or do you adjust it by the little tab at the bottom? Thanks again for all your help.

06-29-2009, 03:54 PM	#4
splitshot Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Posts: 134	RE: '79 Evinrude 70 HP bend the metal bracket that is attached to the float itself but be careful not to break it...i believethe float itselfshould be level, when the carb itself is level (upside down) a little confusing but its how i do them

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