1976 Evinrude 15hp carb rebuild!

[merkdawg0084]

Does this need to be removed to do a carb rebuild? Or can I just run a small wire in the opening and compressed air? Thx

 

[racerone]

A wise man would take a big screwdriver and remove that in seconds.

 

[boobie]

Yes, take it out. There could be some crap under it.

 

[merkdawg0084]

I’ll do it first thing in the morning. Thx. You guys have a rebuild kit #?

 

[boobie]

386698 Carb kit.

 

[merkdawg0084]

Thx..

 

[merkdawg0084]

I found the carb kit. What is this plastic piece and where would it go in my carb? Or is it for another model? Thx

 

[JohnnyGuy]

That would be the needle bearing for the low speed needle. SOMETIMES they will come up when you remove the slow speed needle.

I am not as experienced as others around here so they may have recommendations for removing the existing bearing...

I have not replaced it when it has not come out with removal of the needle.

 

[merkdawg0084]

Don’t think so. When you take the slow speed needle out there is a rubber like bushing that goes in there to keep tension on the slow speed needle.

 

[F_R]

The small round plastic part is the slow speed needle "bearing". It goes way deep in the hole, where the straight part of the needle resides. Bearing is sort of a misleading name, It actually is a "seal" to prevent air from sucking in past the threads. I had a home-made puller to get it out, back in "The Day". Others have used some sort of a hook. Others have used a drywall screw. Others have just left it alone and hoped for the best.

The friction bushing is the larger part with a tab on one side, at the entrance to the needle.

 

[merkdawg0084]

Ok thank you and JohnnyGuy I stand corrected. Sry

 

[Tim Frank]

A wise man would take a big screwdriver and remove that in seconds.

It looks like a "not-so-wise-man" already took a small screwdriver to it. and may or may not have been able to get it out.
Make sure you use a screwdriver that is snug in that slot. Or grind a small right-size rectangle of steel to fit snugly and turn with vice grips.
That brass is soft enough that it can tear up and then it will be tough to remove.

 

[merkdawg0084]

Yessir Tim. I was the not so wise man, but I found my BIG screwdriver and got it out . Thx

 

[Tim Frank]

Another "not-so-wise-man" did that to one of MY carburetors, and it was a nightmare getting it out....had to destroy it to accomplish.
That is how I knew....