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Author	Topic:   Fuel Leak - 9.9 Merc kicker carburetor
skyfish	posted 07-16-2006 12:31 AM ET (US)         I just replaced the carburetor gaskets on my 9.9 Mercury kicker (1992), by the book...but when I pump fuel in I have a fuel leak coming from top (mixing chamber cover). I've reconstructed the carb twice follwing the manufacture's repair manual with the same exact result...I'm about to set it ablaze...please help.
VI Jamie 22	posted 07-16-2006 11:59 AM ET (US)             Hi, I would consider bringing it to a repair shop. if the shift is on the handle, it is a super complicated carb, some help might be the easier solution.
jimh	posted 07-16-2006 12:44 PM ET (US)             Please use REPAIRS/MODS for questions seeking advice on repairs.
sosmerc	posted 07-17-2006 10:56 AM ET (US)             Did you replace the inlet needle? Did you test the float by submerging it in gas to see if it has a leak? If the float leaks it will get heavy and this causes flooding....though the most common cause of flooding is a bad inlet needle, or debris between the needle and seat. Also, make sure the little primer ball has not been pushed into its return spring...this will also cause continuous flooding through the tiny primer passage at the back of the carb.

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