a little carb problem help thanks

[bolo789]

rochester carb on a 350, took it out for a test ride, boat has no problem getting on plane, but halfway through the throttle, there was a slight hesitate, today while the engine was at idle.<br /><br />only one of the needles was letting out gas. nothing coming out the other,<br /><br /> 1978 tiara 255 merc 350<br /><br />no back fire is coming from the carb, any idea guys.<br />thanks.

 

[paulie0735]

Re: a little carb problem help thanks

Sounds like a fuel blockage, I would change the filters and run a good quality fuel cleaner / conditioner through it, run the boat almost out of fuel and as a rule just carry enough fuel to do the days boating. At the age of your boat the gas tank may be contaminated with all sorts of rubbish, if you can get it out than I'd do that also and flush it out with a few gallons of gas. If the problem persists than its likely your due for a carb service, it’s not hard to do if you’re ok with detailed instructions and have a clean work area and the right tools. If you’re un-sure take it off and have it reco'd by a specialist carb shop. Good luck.

 

[bolo789]

Re: a little carb problem help thanks

thanks for the infos. well the tank is about a year old, we willl change the filter and see thanks, if no dice it will go to the shop for repair