Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

[jennis9]

Merc 140, 4cyl, I/O It is an '85 iron duke -- i know I was corrected from one viewer - but I am told this over and over... So I am looking for a new or remanufactured carb.

The rebuild failed... throttle plate is worn, so we're looking at getting a new one. Looks like I have a special case here - new is $700. 2bbl Merc Carb.

Any idea where to look for this part? I am at a loss right now, in many ways.
One guy said to find a boneyard and get the entire manifold.

 

[danond]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

What part of it failed?

 

[180shabah]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

rebuild failed

Explain with a little more detail.

 

[jschick]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

what year?
I have a 74 carb and manifiold, the carb was rebuilt but it needs cleaned up, been sitting for a year or so. I am just outside of Youngstown I see you are around Cleveland,

 

[jennis9]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

Thanks in advance for the replies - I have edited my first entry to answer the questions...

 

[jennis9]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

what year?
I have a 74 carb and manifiold, the carb was rebuilt but it needs cleaned up, been sitting for a year or so. I am just outside of Youngstown I see you are around Cleveland,

Good lookin' out.... not sure if they are the same -- I will get the numbers from it and post as well.

 

[jennis9]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

Explain with a little more detail.

The mechanic said since the throttle plate is bad - it is running rich. i will need a new one.

The motor runs well. BUT we have been told to be prepared. We only use the I/O to run us out to our spot about 3-5 miles out and then throw the kicker on to troll. It only gets used about 20-30 minutes each trip. So he was not as worried as if we were running for hours.

But we need to get our hands on a new or reman and I have no idea where. The one place I found said $700 for it. I almost choked, I know I have to pay if I want to play, but I also would like to know if I have other options before handing it over.

 

[jennis9]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

Here are the numbers:

1389-8490 MCM120/140 has a single fuel air screw. We also need a neutral safety switch...

 

[jschick]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

I will check the #s on mine tonight. mine is the old style mechanical choke. opperates with a heat tube comming from the manifold. my 89 has a electric choke, but it looked like the chokes are interchangable and could be converted easily. if you send a Email address I can send a pic if you like. $30 for the carb if you come pick it up or $40 shipped, $85 I will give you the manifold as well, then for sure it will work as long as the riser lines up.

 

[GeneralDisarray]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

try http://marinecarburetor.com. not sure if they have your model or not, but they've got quite a few, and the prices are reasonable.

 

[jennis9]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

try http://marinecarburetor.com. not sure if they have your model or not, but they've got quite a few, and the prices are reasonable.

Perfect - I can take this to my mechanic and see if they have my model.

OH - and thanks for making my thread your first post - welcome to iboats!

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

They should have your model...give them a call.
They are about 10 days out with shipping..I talked to them Friday.

 

[jennis9]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

Thanks Gary - great news.

Any idea where to find a neutral safety switch? As you can tell, I am not mechanically inclined and have no idea where to loo for these - but don;t want to get ripped off.

Thanks again all...

 

[180shabah]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

Neutral safety switch is in the shifter.

 

[jennis9]

Re: Carb Rebuild Failed - Need NEW, But where?

cool, but where can I buy a new one? that needs replacing as well.