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Old 03 October 2010, 18:56   #1
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Mariner 90hp 2 stroke carb question

1993 engine been stood over a year.Lower carb (bottom one of three)just chucks out fuel from a small hole in front of the butterfly flap does this indicate a stuck float.Is the remidy clean out with carb cleaner or stip down and clean
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1993 engine been stood over a year.Lower carb (bottom one of three)just chucks out fuel from a small hole in front of the butterfly flap does this indicate a stuck float.Is the remidy clean out with carb cleaner or stip down and clean
If it's been stood for a while I would go for a strip and clean as the fual that was in there may not be very nice any more
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now come on Mr Randall, get your flap out and give it a good rubbing!! you know it makes sense!!
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Old 03 October 2010, 19:39   #4
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Hello Matt,Big weekend coming seatrail my 3 yr project Pac 22.And yes I know your right .
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