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  1. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

  2. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Thanks so much. I may not get to it until after Christmas as we are busy with 10 grandchildren scattered all over Texas. When cleaning is there a certain type of carburetor cleaner preference or is my b12 ok?
  3. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I’ll get a vernier caliper tool. The motor idles and runs great now just the leakage. I’ll post when ready to get started. So far I understand what we’re doing and will make sure I get the measurements spot on for the pilot screws. I really appreciate the guidance.
  4. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Other parts for the thermostat just got dropped off but it looks like I’ll have to wait to get at it tomorrow afternoon. It would be awesome if I’m able to fix the carburetors without shelling out more $ on the project. Thanks again for guiding me through this.
  5. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Kits are $75-$85 depending on where you get them. I’m ready to fallow your instructions and find out if I need any parts when I open them up. If it is a good idea to replace the bowl gaskets I’ll get them on the way otherwise I’ll await your instructions sir. I just looked and you’re right OEM...
  6. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    My parts will be here tomorrow finally. New OEM inline fuel filter and thermostat bolts and washers with a new cover. I have the new thermostat and gasket already.
  7. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I asked about the kits because I figured I’d be replacing the bowl gaskets at least and they’re half as much as a kit. But since I’ve never done an outboard I will be waiting on your post. Thank you again for walking me through this and sharing your experience.
  8. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    I’m sorry, you were telling me where the main nozzle was when you said 6 o’clock. I hope mine doesn’t look as bad inside the carburetor. Should I get kits for them since I’m going to be in there? I usually do the old bread tie striped down to the wire for cleaning the clogged jets etc. Is this...
  9. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Not sure what you’re talking about on which picture. But yes I think I can get them put back. I’ve done a ton of small engine carburetors. Lawn mowers etc. Just never opened up an outboard carburetor. Are we talking putting in kits or just a good cleaning?
  10. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    The tube sticking up in the carburetor throat where the fuel comes out when running is where it’s seeping into the throat from.
  11. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    The bolt was removed I’m waiting on the new ones from Yamaha. I learned about holding the arrow up to prime motor while replacing the fuel line,installing 10 micron fuel water separator,and new primer bulb, all new fittings as well . I thought you meant do I leave it in that position some how...
  12. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    They were the brass drain screws on the bottom of the bowl(you can see them in one of the pictures above 10mm bolt head). Had holes in them just like a lawnmower. Haven’t tried leaving the bulb pointing up. It’s been sitting with the fuel line disconnect ever since the thermostat bolt broke and...
  13. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Okay I took out the drain screw on the top carburetor and the fuel was fine like new. The jets in the screw where partially clogged so I cleaned it before putting it back. Middle carburetor which leaks the most. The fuel had a little water but fresh. The jets where completely clogged on that...
  14. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Also can you explain micro polishing the needle valve seat. I was going to clean them and put a kit in but if that’s not the fix I have more to learn from you.
  15. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    After I cleaned the tank I mixed fresh fuel in it then I hooked the fuel line to it and disconnected it from the fitting going into the motor. Squeezed the primer to flush the line and some pretty nasty stuff came out until I started getting fresh fuel. So since the hose was full of bad fuel I...
  16. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

  17. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    They do have vent holes in the top but no fuel coming out. Prev owner said he had the carburetors rebuilt then it sat for a year before I got it. Before even trying to start it I cleaned the tank and flushed all the lines( old gas smelled like varnish) installed a clear inline filter under the...
  18. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Middle and lower
  19. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

    Not while it’s running but afterwards it comes out of the throat a little. I cleaned it all up and primed it up good and tight and let it sit . It took a couple of hours before it started coming out the throat. Wonder if I should disconnect the line while it’s running and let it run out? Grease...
  20. Douglasdzaster

    Thermostat housing hole.

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