Carb question

[bke]

I have a 2001 Mercury 125 elpto I was thinking about changing the two bottom two carbs so it runs all the time on all four cylinders instad of running on two then kicking the other two later. The carbs are stamped with WME 2 XK. Do I just have to find two tops that are stamped with same letters? I probably have to makes sure the jets are the same. Any thoughts?

 

[achris]

Re: Carb question

..... Any thoughts?

Just one... Many people have tried, all have failed. Those engines are designed to idle on the top 2 carbs. Try and idle them on all 4 and they idle like crap.

Do you have a problem with the engine? A lot of people don't like the point where the bottom 2 cylinders 'kick in'. The way to fix that is to prop the engine (contrary to most engines) to the lower end of the recommended WOT range. That softens the 'kick in' to the point where most people don't even notice it.

Chris..........

 

[bke]

Re: Carb question

No I don't have a problem with the motor. I was just going see if I could get rid of the transition between it running on two and then kicking other two in.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Carb question

100% agree with Achris..........