Carb replacement

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I'm going to replace the carb on my 1987 8hp Mercury with a new carb ment for a 15hp. I've done my home work, I know that it will fit and I know that it will make the motor gain 7hp.<br /><br />My question is,<br />How much should I expect to pay for a new carb? Also, can I put it in myself?, I'm not stupid and can figure out normally stuff on my motors, but I'm by far no means an expert.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Ryan

 

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Re: Carb replacement

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[mellowyellow]

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Hi Ryan,<br />if you can find a used carb, shouldn't cost a lot.<br />but marine parts are never really cheap!<br />are u sure there isn't anything else involved<br />in the upgrade? isn't exhaust ports diff. on a 15hp?<br />are l/u and gears same? (prob, but not sure)<br />maybe you can find a cheap parts motor and <br />steal the carb?<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[rickdb1boat]

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Ryan<br /><br />A new carb runs between $150.00-$175.00. Used should be half that.

 

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mellowyellow,<br /><br />Yes,<br />I've looked threw the repair manuals, the only difference between the 8hp,9.9hp and 15hp and the carb sizes.<br /><br />I also own a "real" 15hp Mercury of the same vintage, I can't see any other differences.<br /><br />I don't really want to spend $150-$175 on a new carb, I'd like to find a used one.<br /><br />I have all winter to look for used one's on ebay, if I don't have one by spring I'll break down and buy a new one.<br /><br />Does anyone have any imput in how big of a job it will be?<br /><br />Thank you for the replys,<br />Ryan.

 

[Dhadley]

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Maybe I'm overlooking something here but -- if you have a 15 hp now, why not pop that carb on the 8 to see what happens???

 

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My 15hp is a 1990, its mint. Not a scrach on it, the motor has under 30hours on it. It was fired for the very first time last fall.<br /><br />My 8 has been used a lot its got a **** load of hours in it.<br /><br />I did not think of swaping the carbs, is it a big job?

 

[Trent]

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Easy job....<br /><br />You need to buy the mounting gasket. Most likely will tear on removal unless your real careful.

 

[greasemonkeyozi]

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Have you not considered rebuilding your carb instead? It'll save you over $100.00 from buying a new one. It'll make it like new again.

 

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No, It does not need to be rebuilt.<br /><br />I want a bigger one,