carberator rebuild question

[john1947]

hi, im installing a carb on a 120 evinrude. It has a o ring on the body that keeps falling out.any ideas.
thanks

 

[Daviet]

Re: carberator rebuild question

Put a little grease in the grove and push the oring into it, that should hold it in place so you can install the carb.

 

[colding]

Re: carberator rebuild question

I'm having trouble keeping my seal in place during reinstallation as well. Can I use any kind of grease? This won't hurt anything if it gets injested through the carb?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: carberator rebuild question

The grease would not normally be sucked into the carb, due to it's density. If it gets cut by gas or if a bit does get sucked in, the fuel passing around it will cut it down and it will get burned up w/o issue. of course, if a clump gets sucked in it, could clog up something. Use it sparingly.

 

[colding]

Re: carberator rebuild question

Thanks! I'll give that a shot tonight.