Mouse got in Carb

[pvin327]

I have a 1989 40HP Mariner thats been running fine for 17 years. This spring I had a " starter turns over but no firing" situation. I checked the spark first ( put in new plugs too) and it was fine. Then I was gonna check the carb for gas. When I took off the plastic cover a bunch of corn and various other size seeds fell out of the bottom carb feedhorn. I vacuumed out what I could see but I suppose that the smaller seeds went farther in. Whats the best course of action now? Whats the worse damage they could have done and how much do I have to tear apart for seed eradication? Thanks

 

[firehog6305]

Re: Mouse got in Carb

I wouldnt go for the quick fix, if the motor has been running good for 17yrs, why not pull the carb off and rebuild it, or have it done, not very expensive. its better then ruining a day of fishing or pleasure, just to realise you didnt get it all cleaned out, better to be safer the sorry later

 

[burroak]

Re: Mouse got in Carb

To forestall the mouse problem, place "Bounce" fabric softener sheets in all areas of your boat and motor. It shoos the mice away and you smell spring time fresh also.

 

[friggin in the riggin]

Re: Mouse got in Carb

Mice like to chew wires as well so give everything a good looking over. Not just the engine compartment but the entire boat.

On a side note: Bounce dryer sheets work great as bug repellent. Just rub one over yourself and leave it hanging out of a shirt pocket or something. It works just as good as bug spray(on black flies anyway) and doesn't stink.