Atomic 4 1978 carburetor

[Peter Cashin]

Hi
I’m doing the idle adjustment to my Trusty Atomic 4. I removed the high speed needle plug to adjust the high speed needle. Once I did this Gasoline started to flow out. Is this normal? Am I supposed to adjust the needle while running or while stopped?
I’m doing this due to the plugs getting carbon fouled and I’m running too rich I guess.
Thanks for the help.
Peter
Catalina 30 - Sunkissed

 

[shemandr]

As I remember from my A4 on my Ranger 29 that is normal. Not to be confused with OK. If the fuel tank is above the carb, the only thing stopping gasoline from over flowing the bowl is that needle valve.
Are you ready to shut off your fuel feed every time you leave the boat. And even every time you shut the engine off.

 

[Peter Cashin]

Well I do currently shutoff my fuel tank when I leave the boat. That's not a problem. I guess I have to stop the engine each time to adjust to slow the fuel. Well hopefully it only takes 1 or 2 tries. Thanks