Chris Craft 1968 19ft

[lmorgan30]

I have a problem with my boat see and when I put it in the water it starts fine but when i kill it and try to restart it it tends to not start and floods out with fuel in the carb and drags. but when I pull it out of the water it starts right up. I am very confused any info would be greatly appreciated

[woodboat]

What engne? What carb model?

[lmorgan30]

350 quadrajet

[woodboat]

I really don't believe pulling it out of the water has anything to do with it. I Have had Qjets do this on my boats that stayed in the water. One day it was fine the next flooding. Make sure the fuel is clean, no water and do a nice rebuild on the carb.

[lmorgan30]

I just like last week had the carb rebuilt by a professional and the tank was done about three months ago and there is no water anywhere it acts like there is back pressure or could the starter be weak?

[woodboat]

Acting like back pressure can only be a few things. Water leaking in from exhaust manifolds. Timing to far advanced or overheating. Overheating might be the answer if you use a hose while out of the water to cool the engine.

[lmorgan30]

the heating issue is different versus in the lake and on land?

[woodboat]

Could be. If you use a garden hose while on land you are feeding it water under pressure. While in the water the engine must pump it's own water. If you shove the outdrive in a barrel then it will be the same. So how are you cooling the engine when you run it on land?

[lmorgan30]

with a strap on cooler from the marine shop

[woodboat]

with a strap on cooler from the marine shop

I presume hooked to a pressurized garden hose? Well that is worlds different then the engine pumping it's own coolant. You can run an I/O with a blown water pump in the outdrive off a garden hose without overheating.

[lmorgan30]

I had a friend of mine come over and we took a look at my carb i had rebuilt and it was leaking fuel while sitting.I also have fuel in my oil so I have to have them look at my carb again and make some adjustments will keep you posted!