re: inline 6 carborator

[Joe_McSalmon]

re: inline 6 carborator

I purchased a boat with a 1977 inline 6-Merc. I noticed that the carburetor throttle bracket screws were missing. They were replaced and on full throttle, I noticed that the top shuttle was fully opened and the second and third were half open...is this correct?<br /><br />Please help....<br /><br />Joe

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: re: inline 6 carborator

No. They should all be the same. The key is to get them to all open at the same time. The top one advances the other two. There is a screw anchoring the link on the tops of the lower two carbs. Start with the middle and finally the lower. The lower two could still be in sync with each other, so readjusting that may not be necessary.

 

[Joe_McSalmon]

Re: re: inline 6 carborator

Thanks<br /><br />Once they are adjusted and fully in sync, is there something like a lock washer to keep them from vibrating loose and coming out of sync?

 

[jheron]

Re: re: inline 6 carborator

lock tite works good...

 

[MercFan]

Re: re: inline 6 carborator

Joe... <br /><br />I'm gonna bump Clam's post on link and sync. It really is fantastic!<br />Look for it around the top

 

[Joe_McSalmon]

Re: re: inline 6 carborator

Thanks guys...<br /><br />Thanks WillyBWright for the quick reply, you master mechanics really know your stuff...<br /><br />MercFan, you are right, Clams' posting is fantastic!<br /><br />And jheron, that will do the trick.<br /><br />Joe