My 84 18' century with merc 140 would die above idle in the water, I rebuilt the 2 bbl mercarb the problem I found was in the accel pump.<br />About 1/4 inch of gunk above the screen and ball check. Originally I didnt think this was the problem because when you pushed the throttle two streams came out to feed into the barrels.<br />Now that I have rebuilt carb I know that a healthy stream means it shoots straight across<br />the barrels, If there is any drop to the stream it is not working right.<br />I can't imagine how a stored boat that was properly winterized, only has 50 hours on it can build up that much residue on the side of the screen opposite the fuel supply.<br />My question is regarding the flared fuel line fitting that ties into the filter nut. Does this fitting have a gasket? When I first reassembled I thought my float wasn't right but it turned out to be leaking at the fitting. It took quite a<br />bit of force to seal off the flow by tightening the fuel line fitting. It still isnt leaking after several hours of hard running but this doesnt seem right.<br />Regards BDC
