Carb rebuild kits, OEM or aftermarket?

[JasonF]

Just like the title states, is it better to go with an OE rebuild kit or are the aftermarket ones any good for around $10-$15 less per carb?

This is for a 74 Evinrude 50hp, just in case that makes any difference.

Thanks Jason

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Carb rebuild kits, OEM or aftermarket?

i have used both with good results. save a buck.

 

[asdasc]

Re: Carb rebuild kits, OEM or aftermarket?

I used a Sierra kit on my 59 Johnson 18HP, and it seems fine. It comes with ZERO documentation, so hopefully I would get it prior to disassembling the old one. That will allow you to identify where things go PRIOR to destroying the old ones.

 

[JasonF]

Re: Carb rebuild kits, OEM or aftermarket?

Thanks for the reply guys, kink of what I thought too.

I do have one more question though, in the carb kit picture it show basically 3 gaskets and I only have two on my carbs. I've looked at the microfische and really can't figure where the 3rd one would go.
Here is my carb
http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=6019ddb9a4afa82e8676e26a4284c68a

And here is the carb kit.
http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...gd_poid=109344&gd_row=49&**********=269748319

I know one is for the bowl and the other goes between the carb and motor, just not sure were the one with the notched out lines goes.

Thanks J

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Carb rebuild kits, OEM or aftermarket?

they package these kits to fit many years and model, there are extra parts, i have never found a motor that uses that gasket. it's cheaper for them to do it this way. it is the correct kit.

see my instructions in the engine faq forum.

 

[JasonF]

Re: Carb rebuild kits, OEM or aftermarket?

they package these kits to fit many years and model, there are extra parts, i have never found a motor that uses that gasket. it's cheaper for them to do it this way. it is the correct kit.

see my instructions in the engine faq forum.

Cool, Thanks