Choke problems

[floridacruisers]

My 3.0l 1989 Glastron Mercruiser I/O has a stuck choke. It's probably due to lack of use by the previous owner. It is the Mercruiser carb. I was planning on using liquid wrench, carefully,to free it up. Appreciate any help before I end up making matters worse.
Thanks,
Phil

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Choke problems

Use carb cleaner and clean it out good. May need to remove the shaft itself and spray it down and then reassemble.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Choke problems

Stuck which way -- open, closed, or in-between?

 

[floridacruisers]

Re: Choke problems

It's stuck in between so the engine is difficult to start and after warming up tends to run rich.
Thanks for the help.