76 Evinrude 15hp needle valve seat?

[merkdawg0084]

Ok so my carb kit is supposed to be in tomorrow.Trying to get a jump on things. What is the best way to install the needle valve seat? Can it be put in backwards?
Thanks

 

[hardwater fisherman]

They only go in one way. There is a flange. I use a wood chisel to get them out.. If you have a very wide slot screwdriver then use that. I found my widest screwdriver was just enough but the chisel works well.

 

[oldboat1]

(wire hanger for the needle slips over the float arm.)

 

[flyingscott]

Are.you talking about the low speed needle bearing?

 

[hardwater fisherman]

Are.you talking about the low speed needle bearing?

Good question I did not think of that. I have removed those carefully with a long wood screw.

 

[merkdawg0084]

Yes flyingscott the low speed needle. Thank you

 

[merkdawg0084]

I called it a needle seat, bc actuallly it seats the low speed needle. Sry for the confusion.

 

[hardwater fisherman]

I just use the needle to seat the bearing. I do not know if that's correct but it worked for me. BYW The narrow end goes in first.

 

[merkdawg0084]

76 Evinrude 15hp slow speed needle bearing

Ok I posted yesterday, but didn’t clarify the correct parts . Is there a specific way to put in the plastic needle bearing? Can you put it in backwards? Thx

 

[JohnnyGuy]

Small end goes in first. Just like your needle.
It should fit like a cup over the end of your needle (if that makes sense ) (refer to Post #8 and photo).

 

[merkdawg0084]

Ok thx. Much appreciated.