Please somebody out there---I cant get the brass plug screw for the main nozzle, the idle tube, and the passage plug loose on my little KB7B Tillitson carburetor. I do not want to strip the heads off the flathead brass screws, They seem to have seized in the carburetor body which appears to be...
I am cleaning the model KB Tillitson carburetor and having trouble loosening the brass screw for the main nozzle, the idle tube, and the passage plug. I do not want to strip them or chew the heads off. Does anyone know a way to get them out without damaging them or the main body?? Do I really...
I am currently repairing a 1968 mercury 3.9 hp. I have replaced the impeller and now starting to put a carburetor kit with needle and seat as well as a new float in the Tillitson carburetor. To make sure the fuel system works well I am going to put a new diaphragm in the fuel pump. the gas lines...
I am attaching the powerhead to the cowl and wonder whether or not I should use gasket cement to make a proper seal. It looked like it was used previously but lately mechanics tell me to just use vaseline. what is right?? thanks
When I pulled off the flywheel to inspect the points and condensor the key fell out of the spindle slot. When I replace the flywheel do I just push this key back in and push the flywheel over the spindle? I think that is what I should do but this is first time I have worked on an outboard...
Is there anywhere near Niagara Falls or Buffalo, N.Y. where I can get parts for my 1968 3.9hp outboard motor? I need breaker points to replace repco#6450 and a condensor to replace RE Phelon FG6453. I also need a carb repair kit with needle and seat. What about Port Huron Michigan would there be...
I need carb kit and breaker points and condensor for merc 39 3.9hp motor. It has a tillitson carb and a phelon magneto. Where is the best place to get these parts?? Is there a parts supplier that will ship them to me here in Canada.? I am wondering if Grubbs is a good place to go? Thanks<br...
I need carb kit and breaker points and condensor for merc 39 3.9hp motor. It has a tillitson carb and a phelon magneto. Where is the best place to get these parts?? Is there a parts supplier that will ship them to me here in Canada.? I am wondering if Grubbs is a good place to go? Thanks<br...
At present I am trying to get my dads 1968 merc 3.9 hp back in shape. It is hard to start and I figure the breaker points and condensor need replacing since they have not been changed since about 1975. I replaced the impeller in the waterpump and it was definitely worn out. What about the...
