Re: 1958 Evinrude 35 HP Flooding

[bob]

With engine cold,remove cover and look at carb while someone starts your motor.If gas is dripping out of front of carb,the needle valve is either hung up or worn or a bad needle seat.When motor is at full throttle it is burning enough gas to run ok but at lower speeds it is flooding because it can’t keep up with the gas flowing into the carb because the needle won’t seat right.
If gas isn’t dripping out of carb,is it dripping out of front of speed needles or are needles loose?Could also be part of your problem