low idle needle

[brother chris]

I have a 1987 25hp merc long shaft with electric start. <br />I took the carb off and checked the needles and one of them is rounded off at the top. <br />Shouldn't it be just like a needle end, nice and sharp and pointed? <br />I just want to make sure it needs replacing...if not, I can just put it back in. <br />I'm not a 100% sure on this. Any help would be appreciated.<br />Thanks,<br />Brother Chris...

 

[Ben Konopacky]

Re: low idle needle

hi bro, it should be pointed, get a new one ,start out with it in all the way R , snuggly, then back it out 1 1/2 turns L and adj. from that point.

 

[brother chris]

Re: low idle needle

Thanks Ben Lucky. That is what I thought. Now I can go and buy it without feeling like a fool. <br />Cheers,<br />Chris...