Reply To: Float on evinrude 3012

[Gary Peterson]

Yes ,rebuilt, first with Sierra kit. I could not get the float needle to close. Then from an OMC kit I used the seat, needle and float. The other parts are still Sierra. Now not flooding and the motor will start from cold in 3-4 pulls and will run fast and medium rpm.
I adjusted the high speed needle ( in a barrel). But in trying to slow down to adjust the slow speed it stalls before it is running very slow. When I do turn the slow speed needle I am not hearing much of a response. I have one or two minutes before it dies. It runs best with slow speed needle out 2/3 turn.
Also after dying there are a few drops of gas on the lower edge of the carb intake. Is the float not adjusted correctly yet?
I do not have an air silencer. I have ordered one on Amazon.
The packing for the needles are from the Sierra kit. I am not sure about those but they are not leaking gas. Could they be leaking air?
Sure do appreciate the help. Tks