2005 xr6, 1B029436, too much oil?

[Dave Ervin]

I am having starting issues and noticed an appearance of maybe too much oil in gas line gas going into carbs. How could this be happening. I disconnect gas line going into fuel pump and noticed it was very oily. Pumped gas out of line just past the bulb and it was very oily too.
thanks
Dave

[JOE54]

3 psi brass check valve stuck open / bad oil discharge line connects to this brass inline check valve just before fuel enters carbs p/n 8189941

[Dave Ervin]

Thanks Joe! I will check it out.

[EuropeanAM]

Just make sure you've bled any air out of the oil injection system after replacing this check valve. Best method is to follow Service Manual instructions (exactly).

[Dave Ervin]

How can I access a service manual for this issue?

[leonreno]

You have to purchase service manual from a Mercury dealer, they are worth every penny and then some. Will save you money in the long run. Click in the signature of European Marine above, he’s a Mercury dealer and board sponsor. Plus he gives us a discount off parts.

[JOE54]

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[styler]

Just my 2 cents here but why not get rid of the oiler and mix your gas?

[JOE54]

Just my 2 cents here but why not get rid of the oiler and mix your gas?

possibility for sure but i wouldnt

[EuropeanAM]

Just my 2 cents here but why not get rid of the oiler and mix your gas?

I wouldn't do that unless there's a drive-gear failure.

Hard enough to keep these XR6's idling year round without increasing the fuel/oil ratio at idle.