(Photo below) I got this boat and motor for next to nothing. I got it running with some new electrical work. Does anyone know where the P hole is located for this? Or what I should be looking for? I know cars, so this is similar but still new territory for me. It started without the kill wire engaged and it took me a good 30 seconds to get it shut off without water running through it so my fear is a broken impeller, but I can’t verify unless I find where the water supposed to come out. 85-89 mercury mariner 3cyl 2-stoke

I got this boat and motor for next to nothing. I got it running with some new electrical work. Does anyone know where the P hole is located for this? Or what I should be looking for? I know cars, so this is similar but still new territory for me. It started without the kill wire engaged and it took me a good 30 seconds to get it shut off without water running through it so my fear is a broken impeller, but I can’t verify unless I find where the water supposed to come out. . 85-89 mercury mariner 3cyl 2-stoke

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Cleaning a small engine carburetor works best when you focus on passages, not just parts. Most carburetor problems aren’t caused by the carb being “dirty” on the outside. They’re caused by varnish and residue inside tiny fuel passages that restrict flow. Spraying the carb from the outside or just pulling the bowl off often isn’t enough. The most effective way to clean a carburetor starts with removing it from the engine. That allows proper access and prevents debris from being pushed deeper into the system. Once removed, the bowl, float, and jets should be taken out so fuel passages are exposed. Jets are especially important, even a small restriction can cause hard starting, surging, or poor throttle response. Carb cleaner should be used to flush passages, not just soak parts. Spraying through every opening and confirming cleaner exits somewhere else ensures passages are actually clear. Compressed air helps, but only after spraying cleaner through first. Never use wire or hard objects to poke jets, this can permanently change fuel flow. Gaskets and seals should be inspected before reassembly. Reusing damaged gaskets often leads to air leaks that create new problems after cleaning. Once reinstalled, fresh fuel makes a big difference, old fuel can undo good cleaning work quickly. A properly cleaned carburetor restores correct fuel delivery, improves starting, and brings back smooth throttle response. Taking the time to clean it thoroughly once is better than pulling it apart multiple times. When you’ve cleaned a carb in the past, what symptom were you trying to fix, hard starting, surging, or something else?

Today I want to try something a little different. Instead of just sharing tips, I’d like to hear from you. If you’ve worked on small engines—lawn mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, or anything similar—what’s a mistake you’ve made in the past? No judgment here. Everyone learns by doing, and sometimes the best lessons come from things that didn’t go as planned. Drop your experience in the comments, and I’ll go through them and help break down what went wrong and how to fix or avoid it in the future. Let’s learn from each other and get better together.