is carb kit short a part? 86 johnson 25hp

martinphantom

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Got my carb off and disassembled-only found one obvious problem. The tip of the slow speed adjustment needle has a small wear spot on one side-the carb jkit looks correct but doesnt have a new tip. Why? Where can I get one? Isn't it useless to reassemble without this being replaced?
 

martinphantom

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Re: is carb kit short a part? 86 johnson 25hp

Also-I'm preparing to soak for 24 hrs-are there any "welch" plugs(whatever that is) that need to be removed to enhance the soaking procedure? Thanks
 

Goodoleboy

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Re: is carb kit short a part? 86 johnson 25hp

You will have to order adj. screws as seperate kit from overhaul kit.<br /><br />As for welch plugs, yes they have to be removed to really clean carb well.<br /><br />They are the little **** like plugs that will have a domed apperance. Drive a shap point, nail or mabey grind down philips screw driver to sharp point.<br /><br />Install ones with the dome up and place a small amount of gasket sealer around the edge, place in hole and tap with flat punch to set in place. They have to be tight. But do not completly flatten.<br /><br />Also check to be sure lead shot plugs are tight in their seats as well. If they are lose it will suck air around them. Cause a lean mix and will make for poor idel. Could also damage engine if really bad leak.<br /><br />Welch plugs and lead shots are also seperate kit.<br /><br />More than you ever wanted to hear about uh danged carburator....Huh.<br /><br />Luck to ya!
 

Goodoleboy

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Re: is carb kit short a part? 86 johnson 25hp

I ment to type little "disk" like plugs. Bet you can guess what I really typed. Their are certain bad words that wont go thru on these forums.<br /><br />I didnt mean to..... really I didnt. <br /><br />And thats good I spect.
 

martinphantom

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Re: is carb kit short a part? 86 johnson 25hp

Actually my carb kit came with welch plugs(small silver dome disks). But I guess I'll be ordering a low speed adjustment screw tomarrow-wish I'd a known I'd got one with the kit.
 

martinphantom

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Re: is carb kit short a part? 86 johnson 25hp

Don't suppose a feller could hit it a little with some emery cloth and get by?
 
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