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[markntexas81]

Could someone post a pic of what the float on the carb looks like on a '84 evinrude 35hp 2 cycle. I took the carb apart and cleaned it, but im scared i may have put the float in upside down.

 

[Marvxyz2]

Re: float

I put my float upside down on my 5hp, and it didn't hurt anything , but obviously the motor wouldn't run right.

 

[Marvxyz2]

Re: float

when you are looking at the installed float you should see the tab facing you.

 

[Elbo]

Re: float

Pin the float with the tab hanging down.That is part of the float travel.

 

[bktheking]

Re: float

Looking the float i will have a flat side , the other side will have in indent, the ident goes downward toward the float boal.

 

[Elbo]

Re: float

#5 Today, 08:02 PM
bktheking
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Re: float

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Looking the float i will have a flat side , the other side will have in indent, the ident goes downward toward the float boal
Explain ur post?

 

[bktheking]

Re: float

The indent is to clear the orifice cavity in the carb bowl.

 

[F_R]

Re: float

The indent is to clear the orifice cavity in the carb bowl.

ALSO, there is a little tab that bangs up against the float valve to limit the amount that it will drop down. If upside down it would be free to hinge way down.

 

[markntexas81]

Re: float

It seems like common sense would tell you to put the indented side toward the bowl. Im sure thats what i did. I dont want to have to take it apart again, what a hassel. Thanks everyone!