how good is redline weber carb over mercarb?

[aggiedave98]

After rebuilding my mercarb over and over because it was getting gunked up last year, I decided to go all out. I siphoned out all my gas. I found out there was a good amount of water in the tank (from not filling it up before winterizing since in Houston you can almost take it out yearround). I also replaced my fuel pump, added the water/fuel separator and bought a Redline Weber k852 carb as a replacement:<br /><br /> http://www.redlineweber.com/html/application_guide/mercury_cruiser_6_4_1_performanc.htm <br /><br /><br />I've been happy with it, but was just wondering if you all think it's better than stock. <br /><br />Is there anything special I should do to prevent it from getting gummed up like my old mercarb did?

 

[aggiedave98]

Re: how good is redline weber carb over mercarb?

I was doing a search here for redline weber and found this link:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=24;t=000985#000011 <br /><br />it seems to say that the redline weber is not coast guard certified. Is that true? Do I need to do anything about it?<br /><br />Is there a way to send a message to a person on the board? It looks like coupedeville works there.

 

[Don S]

Re: how good is redline weber carb over mercarb?

Like I was saying in another post. There are certain parts that need to be marine certified on a boat.<br /><br />If I was you I would seriously consider taking the boat to a well established certified marine technition and have your boat looked at.<br />You already have an automotive carb and starter.....what else that you don't know about is lurking in your boat waiting to cause you problems.

 

[aggiedave98]

Re: how good is redline weber carb over mercarb?

with the carb I was buying a "marine carb" or so I thought... <br /><br />It says this on their site:<br /><br />Complies with: <br /> <br /> “Recreational Boating Safety Regulations” <br /> <br /> “Code of Federal Regulations” CFR 183 Subpart J, Carburetors <br /> <br /> “United States Coast Guard"

 

[90skichallenger]

Re: how good is redline weber carb over mercarb?

then you should be fine. just check to make sure that it has a return line back to the fuel pump. that is one of the biggest diffs in a street vs marine carb