Six Pack issues and rebuilding by tommyg29

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3-1-2014

After very closely examining the bowl, I think its possible there is a leak between the fuel inlet (the cylinder the bronze filter sits in) and the bowl, circumventing the inlet valve. There is only a couple millimeters of material there and it wouldnt take much to cause a leak through, even under only 5-6 pounds pressure. And, it could be right in the area I filed on in that slot   

Is the bowl made of aluminum alloy, with maybe zinc? Thats what can corrode. I have a little gray corrosion in a couple spots here and there.

Seen the 71 outboards "new" for as little as about $399. May eventually have to go that route, but hopefully not too soon.

I have other things I would rather be spending my money on, like a 5 speed and a digital classic am-fm radio!

You know. Important things!!  

Your 2 cents are worth at least two hundred bucks right about now.  

And I did touch up what I thought was a crack with JB Weld just as you suggest Chryco. Waited a day for it to set up nice and hard, then put the bowl on next night, and after chasing a couple fuel line leaks, that same carb started pouring fuel down the throat. Took me at least 30 seconds to shut it off, and in the meantime it sounded like a small waterfall. I have NOT yet cranked on the motor. Only turned on the electric fuel pump. It is pushing about 6 pounds pressure. 

Hopefully I didnt flood any cylinders but I might have. 

Here is the spot I think its leaking through now, and not really easily repairable. Not worth messing with anyway.