Low speed needle bearing on '71 60hp 3 cyl

[RL]

I'm getting ready to rebuild the carbs on my '71 60 hp 3 cyl,and looking at the exploded view of the factory manual, there is supposed to be a "bearing" on the end of the low speed needle.<br />It didn't come out with the needle, but with a light inthere , it looks like there is one down there.<br />How does one go about retrieving the old one?<br /><br />Thanks---------Robert

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Low speed needle bearing on '71 60hp 3 cyl

Robert..... If when you look deep down into that hole, it appears that the small bushing is okay, leave it be and reuse it.<br /><br />However, should it need to be removed, I gently screw into it a small tap such as a 6/32 NC tap, (whatever will grab it) and pull it out of there.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Low speed needle bearing on '71 60hp 3 cyl

RL....new needle bearings come with OEM carb kits. To remove the old one, take a piece of wire and put a small hook in the end. Push it down throug the old bearing so the hook catches it and pull it out.