Reply To: Colorado Mechanic?

[robotmark]

Hi Fred,

The motor was operational last year. One day on the water, when I started it up, it flooded immediately. If I disconnected the fuel line the flooding would stop, the engine would start and it would continue to run until it used up the fuel left in the carb. I explained the situation to the forum and there was advice to clean out the carb and to check out the fuel pump. I did both. I completely disassembled the carb, put in a new rebuild kit with fresh gaskets and float. I also installed a brand new fuel pump. When I got it all back together and attempted to start, it did exactly the same thing as before – it immediately floods. But now I can’t even get it to run if I disconnect the fuel line. It won’t turn over at all.

So, I’m not sure what I’m overlooking, or what my next steps should be, which is why I’m looking for a professional or someone else who knows these motors better than I do so we can figure out what’s wrong.

Thanks!

-Mark