Carb Kits

[deputydawg]

I think I already know the answer to this, and expect a few snotty answers but on a Rochester 2jet carb is there a difference between the marine carb kit and the automotive? <br />I would assume the top gasket is different because of the way the automotive carb vents into the atmosphere but from what I remember of these rochester carbs on the race track it looks similar. <br />Also if there is a difference where is the best place anyone has found to purchase the kit?<br /><br />I cleaned my float bowl and float valve, not it runs great! Good smooth idle, good fast throttle response, good high rpm. I just have a gut feeling that I need to go ahead and kit the thing. The lower gasket and upper gasket look a bit damp. No leaks but I don't think I want to chance it. I hear gas+heat+spark+boat=bad combination!<br />Thanks and yes I deserve all the stuff I will probably get from this post.

 

[rabidfish]

Re: Carb Kits

There are several different Rochester carbs.<br />Some were used in boats & some were not. So long as you have a marine carb, just for safety sake... use a marine kit. <br />NAPA has kits just for marine carbs. I used to use them alot & had great results.

 

[tommays]

Re: Carb Kits

how much could the right kit cost at napa or even a merc dealer <br /><br />tommays

 

[Blk-n-Blu]

Re: Carb Kits

Bought one at NAPA for about $35.00 and also bought one at a local marina for $40.00 <br />(without the float kit)

 

[deputydawg]

Re: Carb Kits

Oops, my bad....of course it has to be a marine carb kit since it is a marine carb! <br />$19.00 at Napa, $29.97 at the marine dealer. <br /><br />I'm not worried about the price, The big problem is the closest Napa or Marine dealer to me is 50 miles one way. I work nights and am a stay at home dad during the day so my time is extremely limited...The local parts store doesn't carry any marine parts, the only reason I was wondering.<br /> <br />Oh well, worth the trip.<br />Thanks anyway for the replies.

 

[wajajaja]

Re: Carb Kits

try napa on line, they send it overnite by mail, but i prefer a iboat dealer, less mistakes on the item, i am familar with napa's return proceedure too.