1984 Merc. 9.8 carb problems

[mailman1]

The engine starts then starts to die out. When priming the bulb, gas squirts out of the carb. Does thuis mean that the needle is not seated and allows gas to go around the needle?

 

[AndyL]

Re: 1984 Merc. 9.8 carb problems

I reckon you have the answer. Either the float valve is not seating correctly, the float level is set incorrectly or the float is leaking and filling with fuel so not floating. A quick peep into the carb should lead you down the right path.<br />Good luck.<br />Andy

 

[mailman1]

Re: 1984 Merc. 9.8 carb problems

It's a 1984 9.8 merc and how doyou measure the float level? I shook the float and there was no gas inside. can you replace the seat and needle or just the needle? The needle was clean but how do you clean the seat?

 

[jasonballard]

Re: 1984 Merc. 9.8 carb problems

I tell you what i did on my 1973 9.8; I replaced the float and needle valve and runs like new. For parts gop to bam website. Good luck.

 

[mailman1]

Re: 1984 Merc. 9.8 carb problems

Not to sound stupid but, what is a bam website for parts?

 

[jasonballard]

Re: 1984 Merc. 9.8 carb problems

It is thier website: abm.com or something like it. to find it, enter "mercruiser parts" in a search engine.

 

[jasonballard]

Re: 1984 Merc. 9.8 carb problems

it is http://mercruiserparts.com/