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I fixed the fuel tanks installed new head and gasket. Started the boat in a Barrel and adjusted the low idle. It’s starting and runnin exceptionally well. BUT (always a but) the water from the barrel is smelling strongly of raw gas. I’m assuming it’s coming out the exhaust? What causes this. I e read posts where people say these engines dump as much as a quart of raw fuel per 6 gallon tank. Is there a worn part that’s causing this or just a flaw with these engines? It literally starts and runs perfect in the tank but I don’t really wanna dump a follow of gas in the lake Everytime I go out. (My kids swim there) please chime in

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