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Once again this depends on what gearcase is fitted on your motor.-----It could be a newer gearcase or older gearcase.-----Or even a V-6 gearcase.----Pictures , pictures can help you get the answers you are seeking !!
??---A strong 1/8" could really not happen.----Motor would have quit long before that.---The cylinder head was warped.----Did you refinish it before installing the new head gasket?
That is the wonderful electric primer VALVE.----It is NOT a pump.-----The handle as shown is in the manual open position.----Turn the red handle to be inline with the valve body.-----Now operate the fuel primer bulb on the hose to fill the carburetors.----Raise fast idle handle on control...
Visit websites like -----composites canada-----or ----noah's boat building materials-----usa composites.-----There are a host of materials.-----Myself I am using a 1/2" foam sheet with carbon fiber and Kevlar for floor on an---Action Marine 17-----Replacing rotten plywood.-----Lots of work, and...
What is wrongwith your carburetor ??----What if you get another carburetor and motor still runs the same.----What is the issue with your motor that indicates the carburetor is the fault ???
Not much can go wrong with a carburetor that warrants replacement.----Unless it was molested by water or attacked by an owner.------What is/was your motor doing / not doing ?
I have more than a dozen of these carburetors.----I do not remove item 38 unless there is lots of gunk in the carburetor.-----There are many other thing to focus on with these wonderful 6 HP motors !!
Made offshore.-----Marketed with different color paint / decals / brands.----Their contracts for spares differed.----When stock runs out , you are out of luck.----Johnson did not make the parts , so they can not remake / supply spare parts.