jsmaeb1215
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- May 18, 2013
- Messages
- 39
Picked up a 96 stingray with a merc 3.0 this spring. It is my first boat so I am doing my best to read over the forums and learn as much as possible from all you great folks.
I am having a bit of an idle issue. Cold starts are a bit rough, I typically have to apply throttle for the first minute or two until it warms up. Once it warms up it will idle "ok".
It seems the best I can get the boat to idle at once warmed up is around 900rpm, from what I have read 700 is the number I should be shooting for. All of this seems to indicate the carb needs a rebuild. I am pretty sure this is the kit I should be looking to pickup.
Carburetor Kit for Mercruiser, GLM 76086 - Sierra 18-7098-1 - iboats
One other issue I noticed, 1 of the 4 nuts holding the carb down is missing. I don't have one that fits off hand so I will have to snag one from a local store, not sure if this is really my issue. I appreciate any and all input.
I am having a bit of an idle issue. Cold starts are a bit rough, I typically have to apply throttle for the first minute or two until it warms up. Once it warms up it will idle "ok".
It seems the best I can get the boat to idle at once warmed up is around 900rpm, from what I have read 700 is the number I should be shooting for. All of this seems to indicate the carb needs a rebuild. I am pretty sure this is the kit I should be looking to pickup.
Carburetor Kit for Mercruiser, GLM 76086 - Sierra 18-7098-1 - iboats
One other issue I noticed, 1 of the 4 nuts holding the carb down is missing. I don't have one that fits off hand so I will have to snag one from a local store, not sure if this is really my issue. I appreciate any and all input.