Why is gas coming out of my carburetor?
Why is gas coming out of my carburetor? One of the more common questions we get concerns either the overwhelming smell of gas coming from the carburetor or fuel leaking out of the bowl or overflow. Both conditions are typically caused by a stuck or worn float needle valve. Another common cause is the use of fuel containing any Ethanol. Why is my outboard leaking gas? A fuel line could have a hole in it and leaking fuel into the bilge. The boat fuel tank could have a hole in it and be leaking fuel. There could be a leak...