fuel pump/carb problem ?

[cfelton]

I took my v out yesterday, started and ran well until I got to my fishing spot. I slowed down and the motor (470 I/O) knocked off. After checking it out I found the carb was flooded, storm was brewing off to the north so I rolled up some paper towels and stuffed down the open throat of the carb and dried it out. I clamped the fuel line before the fuel pump to stop the fuel flow,tapped the carb over the float and finally the fuel stopped coming in. This is the second carb Ive rebuilt and put on it. My question is there a pressure relief in the fuel pump? I guess this could cause my problem. It seems the last owner had the same problem ocassionally. After I got it started it ran back to the boat landing ok, but did it again while moving it into loading position.