Carb rebuild

[mikeregas]

I have a 98 Mariner and I have gotten my money out of it over the past nine years. It is starting to show its age though and I was wondering what I should do beside the obvious maintainance, changing the plugs, fuel filters and water seperators and gear case oil and impeller. When do I have the carbs rebuit? Should I just take it in and bite the bullet and pay a mechanic?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Carb rebuild

the carbs are due. impeller way past due, should be every 2 years, for safety. plugs, filters etc every year to 2 years. if you are not mechanically inclined, and don't have a service manual. bite the bullet.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Carb rebuild

Mike, If you have kept fresh fuel in the motor over it's lifetime, and the motor runs well and the carbs don't leak, just continue with the normal maintenance items. Keep an eye on the electrical connections, keep up with the grease fittings, and watch for surface rust. Especially check the gearcase oil for water intrusion and change appropriate seals.

If you never have replaced the waterpump impeller, it is time to do that.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Carb rebuild

Replace all the hoses as well. You're past their useful life especially if you're now forced to use E-10

 

[haskindm]

Re: Carb rebuild

Don't rebuild the carbs unless you have to. The other maintenance suggested is good, but carbs are tricky. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, you may never get them right again. If they are leaking or the engine shows signs of running too rich, you may have to have them rebuilt, otherwise leave them alone. Also do a compression check on the engine which would give some indication if you have a ring problem developing. Nine years is nothing to a properly cared for outboard. Ran my last outboard for 22 years and then sold it to a friend who is still running it. Only major work done was replacing the stator and rotor as the wiring had dry-rotted.

 

[john from md]

Re: Carb rebuild

I agree with the don't fix it if it ain't broke. Do a Seafoam decarb treatment and this will also clean out your carbs. Treat any corrosion with either Boeshield T9 or LPS 3 and check your nuts and bolts for security. If it is running fine, don't mess with a good thing.

Regards,
John

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Carb rebuild

this is a misconception. "Do a Seafoam decarb treatment and this will also clean out your carbs."

Seafoam will keep a clean carb cleam. i will not clean a dirty carb.