Carb Rebuild Do it myself yay or nay??

[BoatFun]

I think my prob is the carb, it sounds like it might be my accelerator pump since when i give my boat some throttle it cuts out then goes, and then after sputters until I let it idle, this only happens when the engine is warmed up.. so any ways I think it has to do with the pump, but I might as well do a whole rebuild, maybe it might be the float... so just in case I will do it all, so what does the rebuild kit come with, should I just do the accelerator pump?? and should I try it on my own or let a shop do it and do I just bring my whole boat in or just carb?? has anyone rebuild one of these, is it easy?? it is a mercarb two-barrel, 1986 thank you<br />guys any input is welcome!!

 

[Buttanic]

Re: Carb Rebuild Do it myself yay or nay??

That's a fairly simple carb. If it's a learning experience for you then that's a good carb to learn on. The best thing I have found to clean them is to soak it in laquer thinner, just don't put any plastic or rubber parts in it.

 

[wake5150]

Re: Carb Rebuild Do it myself yay or nay??

Boatfun,<br /> Definitely do it yourself. I have a 1989 Mercarb and rebuilt it this spring very easily. I took pictures through the entire process, and meant to put up a webpage describing my experience.. Here are a few tips...<br /><br />1) Buy the 1 gallon carb cleaner dip can by Gunk ($11.00), sold at Advance Auto Parts. It comes with dip basket inside of a 1 gallon container. Very handy.<br />2) Buy Mercruiser OEM rebuild kit(~$35?), aftermarket kits blow.<br />3) Perform complete rebuild, not just pump. I.e. New needle, seat, float adjustment, complete disassembly and cleaning. While you're in there, might as well do it right.<br />4) Clear a good size area on your workbench, hopefully a well ventilated area (carb cleaner is nasty). Stay organized.<br /><br />This carb is really easy to rebuild, and I felt really good when I saw the look on my brother's face when the engine started right up <br /><br />Let me know if you have questions, or would like any pictures, external or internal of the carb.<br /><br />-Chris

 

[BoatFun]

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[Phantom17]

Re: Carb Rebuild Do it myself yay or nay??

If you change your mind and give it the shop, they will want the whole boat. Good luck.

 

[lowshovel1]

Re: Carb Rebuild Do it myself yay or nay??

"so what does the rebuild kit come with" I've never got a float with carb kit