Striper-Hunter
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- Aug 13, 2003
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My Merc 40 has had a problem that comes and goes.<br />Recently while running at fine at WOT as I backed off to idle the engine died and was very hard to restart. Had to start with throttle almost wide open. Could keep it running above 1500rpm. When back to idle to try and shift into gear it stalled. Upon Removing the upper carb I found the float sticking on the center meatering tube to the venturi. Anyone ever hear of then? Seems the casting was somewhat rough and the float was hanging in the full down position. a bit of fine emory cloth and now the float moves freely. Going to ops check it in the morning. I will post the results. I hope it works!