Finished re-assmbling my Merc 40 HP

[Bill kubiak]

All new fuel hoses, new carb kits, new gaskets on exhaust cover and diverter and head cooling chamber, clean plugs, cleaned and reused two check valves, one in the oil line and one in a fuel return line, both were stuck open, set the carbs adjusters to 1 1/2 turn, fired it up. ran smooth when warmed up it idles at 500 RPM, not goona touch anything except maybe boost that idle rpm a tad.

 

[gm280]

Nice when a plan comes together isn't it? :thumb:

 

[Bill kubiak]

Now that I have it running smooth as can be I have to pull the powerhead to fix some other issues

 

[GA_Boater]

Don't forget to fine tune the idle needle screws on the water.

 

[Bill kubiak]

Thanks for the reminder, it is running so good I almost hate to touch anything