1988 merc 3.0 carb question?

[fairshopperguy27]

to make a long story short I took the carb off my newly aquired 88' 3.0 and got rid of it cause it really looked trashed. I then spent a bunch of $$ a newer carb off a 4.3 & thought i was all good. Nope would hardly even plane & hard to start. after doing research I quickly have learned even though these carbs look identical, you cant stick a v6 carb on a 4 banger. now I have to make a decision: buy a carb locally for $75 and rebuild it myself or buy a rebuilt one online for around $250, also found a 2003 3.0 carb, but not sure if it will work om an 88' model?

 

[fairshopperguy27]

Re: 1988 merc 3.0 carb question?

"also found a 2003 3.0 carb, but not sure if it will work on an 88' model?" this im really curious about because its a good lookin carb at a good price & the guy says it's ready to bolt on and go.

 

[achris]

Re: 1988 merc 3.0 carb question?

What is your engine serial number. That way we can work out which carb WAS on your engine (unless you happen to still have it and can give us the carb number from it). Then we can work out whether any of the other carbs are suitable.... You'll also need to give us the Carb numbers from the ones you are considering.

Chris.......

 

[fairshopperguy27]

Re: 1988 merc 3.0 carb question?

What is your engine serial number. That way we can work out which carb WAS on your engine (unless you happen to still have it and can give us the carb number from it). Then we can work out whether any of the other carbs are suitable.... You'll also need to give us the Carb numbers from the ones you are considering.

Chris.......

okay thanks, the serial number is C465864