new boater with problems

[CaptainMorgan]

I dont know much about boats and I just got a 16ft boat with an evinrude 70HP, When I got it home I tried it in a tub of water and Im not getting any water pumping out of the squiter thingies in thre back so I didnt run it for to long. but I also noticied gas leaking from where the lowest carb hole, a pretty good amount of gas actually. how much gas is supposed to come out of the carb. (this is with the carb cover pan removed) Bottomline; Im going to change the impeller but is the gas leak normal????

 

[oldboat1]

Re: new boater with problems

The gas leak isn't normal -- not a feature. The float may need adjusting (bowl overflowing), but you will want to address the leaking issue.

 

[Solittle]

Re: new boater with problems

1. Get a manual for the engine.<br />2. Get a manual for the engine.<br />3. Get a manual for the engine.<br />4. The Search function at this site has a ton of info for both of your problems.<br />5. For specific info for your engine it would helpful if you indicated the year.<br /><br />Sounds like you need to rebuild the carbs as you may have some crud. Kits are avalilable and it is a pretty strait forward job.<br /><br />On the cooling - It would be a good idea to put in at least a new impeller if not the entire pump unless you know that was done in the past couple of years. Disassemble to find out exactly what you need.<br /><br />Would also suggest that you get a "earmuff" to connect to a hose rather than using a tub (unless huge of course) when running on the trailer.