Quick Carb. Question

Kaykatz

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I installed carb. kits on my 1971 Johnson 50hp outboard. The kit came with a little metal hook to attach the needle to the float. When I took the carbs. apart, they did not have the clips, so I put it back together without the clips. I won't be firing it up till the spring - so should I leave it as is, or pull the carbs off again & install those clips?
 

boobie

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Re: Quick Carb. Question

They will probably work with out the clips but if it was my mtr I'd install them. Less chances of the needle sticking in the seat.
 

lindy46

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Re: Quick Carb. Question

Rubber-tipped needle in the new kits can stick if you don't install the spring clips.
 

Kaykatz

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Re: Quick Carb. Question

Thanks guys, I just wasn't sure if these carbs were meant to work better without the clips. I just pulled the carbs off again & installed the clips.
 
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