Re: Mercury 650 problems – is it worth an overhaul?

[mercuryspecialist]

[/quote]One thing I need to mention is that I corrected my original post. I believe that this motor is actually a 1975, so I guess the older style ignition…

And about the carbs. I went out last night for 2-3 hours and it ran ok. When I tilted the motor at the launch though, gas was dripping out of the engine (assuming carbs – front plate was closed. I’m guessing I’m getting into these carbs sooner than expected. Stuck float or bad gasket maybe?[/quote]

Thank you, but you had mentioned that it was a 1975, and this is why I mentioned that there is some differences in the wiring due to the differing ignition systems.
Tilting the outboard for trailering or beaching would cause the carburetor floats to move, and therefore the leaking. There is no repair needed, but simply normal.

Regards,
Joe