where can I get carb kits for old mariner

[avenger79]

I have a '68 Mariner 650. I didn't intend it to be a project but apparently it and I had different ideas of what a good running used boat should be. Any way I have decided to rebuild the carbs on the engine. The local dealer wants $80 (yes 80) dollars per carb for the kits. That's the parts price!!!! I found some listed here online but they are out of stock. Price was $17. Question is does anyone know where I can get two carb kits for roughly the online price of $20?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Laddies]

Re: where can I get carb kits for old mariner

First there were no Mariner outboards it 68 so that makes it difficult but with a serial number try here http://www.usboatsupply.com/Mercury_Mercruiser_Parts_Catalog2.phpctModelType3.asp?class_id=2 or
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/SelectModelType3.asp?class_id=2

 

[avenger79]

Re: where can I get carb kits for old mariner

First there were no Mariner outboards it 68 so that makes it difficult but with a serial number try here http://www.usboatsupply.com/Mercury_Mercruiser_Parts_Catalog2.phpctModelType3.asp?class_id=2 or
http://www.mercruiserparts.com/SelectModelType3.asp?class_id=2

Fantastic!! thank you. Have to check the serial # for sure but looks like the parts are available.

Funny I was calling it a Mercury and folks here were telling me it's a Mariner. Says Mercury on the covers. Sheesh lots to learn with this boating stuff obviously. Canoes and kayaks are so much easier.

This was supposed to be my boat to see if I like boating and then get a newer one. Problem is I really like this little critter and now it's like a challenge to get it running properly. May as well learn a little while I'm doing it right?