This is my first time trying to rebuild a carb and it has become a mission instead of just a project. So far I realized that West Marine is not a great place to shop for engine parts. Ordered carb repair kit, paid a fortune, installed it and it was crap. Found out that the float, while it looked almost exactly the same as the old one, it wasn't. Not sure where this kit was actually manufactured. Ordered a new float from iboats and ding ding ding, the thing actually sat parallel to the bottom (top) of the bowl.
The good news, engine is running much better with new float and gas is not blowing out of every possible crevice.
Bad news, I still have some gas leaking out of where the diaphragm is located on the bottom of the carb (Picture 1).
My new questions:
PICTURE 1 - My issue is there is still some gas coming out from where the diaphragm is located. Can this still be a float issue?
PICTURE 2 - I opened up this part and found the diaphragm is in shabby shape and probably needs replaced. Check out the picture - Do any of you agree I need a new one?
PICTURE 3 - Should I be able to push the diaphragm out like this? Or is this somehow supposed to be affixed to the plate? If so, how do you affix them, silicon, gasket grease, none of the above?
PICTURE 4 and 5 - Shows how by adjusting the throttle lever moves the diaphragm. It doesn't move the diaphragm very much so I am wondering if this could be an issue as well? How far should it move the diaphragm? Is there a measurement or rule of thumb
Thanks to all who have helped so far. I am soooo close.... I think... :facepalm:
The good news, engine is running much better with new float and gas is not blowing out of every possible crevice.
Bad news, I still have some gas leaking out of where the diaphragm is located on the bottom of the carb (Picture 1).
My new questions:
PICTURE 1 - My issue is there is still some gas coming out from where the diaphragm is located. Can this still be a float issue?
PICTURE 2 - I opened up this part and found the diaphragm is in shabby shape and probably needs replaced. Check out the picture - Do any of you agree I need a new one?
PICTURE 3 - Should I be able to push the diaphragm out like this? Or is this somehow supposed to be affixed to the plate? If so, how do you affix them, silicon, gasket grease, none of the above?
PICTURE 4 and 5 - Shows how by adjusting the throttle lever moves the diaphragm. It doesn't move the diaphragm very much so I am wondering if this could be an issue as well? How far should it move the diaphragm? Is there a measurement or rule of thumb
Thanks to all who have helped so far. I am soooo close.... I think... :facepalm:
