1977 6hp low speed adjustment

[ETHAN5438]

I took my carb a part and looked at the low speed needle and it is just a little nub and was wondering if that is what is suppose to be that type and not the pointed one

 

[ETHAN5438]

I have figured out it is Broken off inside and was wondering where I could get one used or new

 

[F_R]

Part number 313240, replaced by 390144, replaced by 431633. Listed as NLA. Call iboats and ask if their OEM supplier might have any of the numbers in old stock.

 

[racerone]

Step # 1 is to check and see if the broken piece is stuck in the carburetor.----If it is you need to get it out.

 

[ETHAN5438]

Step # 1 is to check and see if the broken piece is stuck in the carburetor.----If it is you need to get it out.

How would I do that

 

[Crosbyman]

open up the top dime size plug and you may see the tip of the needle in the side hole sticking out in the drip chamber push it back out

 

[ETHAN5438]

open up the top dime size plug and you may see the tip of the needle in the side hole sticking out in the drip chamber push it back out

I it just flush with the wall

 

[Crosbyman]

update,... I just looked at the picture ...I doubt that thing it is broken inside you carb….it is almost .25 inch wide metal

try TIM'S outboard parts for a used needle

 

[oldboat1]

Might try a small brad and a small needle nosed pliers from the top -- use the head of the brad to push the point out.

 

[racerone]

The needle should be pointy.----Make sure the broken / missing piece is not still in the carburetor.

 

[F_R]

I it just flush with the wall

Are you saying the tip of the needle is in there but not sticking out into the cavity, so you can't push it back out? I've saved carburetors in such conditions by drilling a hole into the cavity, opposite where the needle piece is lodged. Then you can get a straight shot at the piece with a suitable punch and knock it out. Needless to say, now the hole you drilled has to be sealed. Epoxy.

 

[racerone]

Used the same procedure myself.------

 

[ETHAN5438]

Are you saying the tip of the needle is in there but not sticking out into the cavity, so you can't push it back out? I've saved carburetors in such conditions by drilling a hole into the cavity, opposite where the needle piece is lodged. Then you can get a straight shot at the piece with a suitable punch and knock it out. Needless to say, now the hole you drilled has to be sealed. Epoxy.

Could you go into more detail on where I drill

 

[oldboat1]

You're sure it's in that hole? Try a flashlight in front and see if the light shines through up by the removed compression fitting. No need to show your mettle here -- object is to repair it in the simplest/least damaging way possible.

 

[ETHAN5438]

You're sure it's in that hole? Try a flashlight in front and see if the light shines through up by the removed compression fitting. No need to show your mettle here -- object is to repair it in the simplest/least damaging way possible.

Yes

 

[ETHAN5438]

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[F_R]

Great picture. It's amazing what today's cameras can do.

 

[oldboat1]

Good luck. Keep it simple.

 

[Crosbyman]

amazing.... have you tried using a 1/16 or 3 /32 to drill into it nd then maybe something bigger but smaller than the threads carb

soak it with silicon or loose nut and try a small extractor


as oldboat1 said... good luck

 

[racerone]

Drill into the carburetor Idle mixing chamer so that you can use a small punch to drive it out.----This was mentioned a few days ago !!