Advice on Force 75 Carby

[Scott Gilmour]

Hi Guys, I have a 1998 75hp Force and I'm wondering what the small plate affixed across the front of the carby throat does? It would seem to my very limited knowledge to restict airflow. Would removing it be of any advantage!<br />Cheers<br />Happy Gilmour

 

[12Footer]

Re: Advice on Force 75 Carby

Welcome to iboats, Adam <br /><br />It looks like you are describing the choke plate.<br />It ordinarily has a linkage that goes to a small 1" round can. This can is the electric choke. Press the ignition key in while it is in the on or start positions. A click should be heard, and this plate will close-off the front of the carb, thus choking it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Advice on Force 75 Carby

Not the choke.<br /><br />It is listed as the carburetor deflector ( number 24 ) on the following website.<br /><br /> http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...74.R1/8.png&inbr=2534&bnbr=8&bdesc=CARBURETOR <br /><br />Propbably creates a swirling turbulence inside the carb as the air passes thru it.

 

[Scott Gilmour]

Re: Advice on Force 75 Carby

Hi 12Footer, hope you enjoy my next cinematic release. The small plate I mentioned is screwed firmly to the front of the carby, across the throat. It doesn't move, it just changes the shape of the carb throat from round to a flattened circle a bit like a flat tyre

 

[Scott Gilmour]

Re: Advice on Force 75 Carby

Roscoe, thanks for the website, the idea of creating turbulence is interesting and one I'll look into!<br />Thanks for the prompt replys <br />Happy

 

[12Footer]

Re: Advice on Force 75 Carby

Yup. Rocoe is right. I had the older carbs in mind, which do have a choke plate.