omc carb question

[ccp1]

1987 bayliner 2.3 omc cobra<br /><br />i am taking my boat to the mechanic next week. I was wondering if he wants to rebuild my carb. should i just get a new remanufactured one since is about same price as rebuilding.<br /><br /><br />it is only 227.00<br />link-<br /> http://www.go2marine.com/g2m/action/GoBPage/id/94466F/remanufactured_carburetor_187608_sierra.html

 

[vicsponjr]

Re: omc carb question

$227 for the rebuilt one. What makes you think he'll want to rebuild it? problems? <br />I called a carburetor shop for mine, they only wanted $125 to rebuild a quadrajet.

 

[ccp1]

Re: omc carb question

well i thought he said a couple of hundred and they charge 89 an hour. one of the problems it could be some one suggested was the carb. because it boggs and dies, sometimes goes sometimes doesn't, i am just preparing for what the mechanic says. it does look sort of black in the carb also.<br /><br />other thread i read that described same problem suggested accel. pump

 

[THE BEEF]

Re: omc carb question

CCP1:<br />check to see if you have a black plastic float in it .If it is change it to a brass one.<br />Plastic floats will get salurated with gas and cause<br />flooding and all sorts of problems.<br />Ask your mechanic.<br />GOOD LUCK<br />BEEF

 

[ccp1]

Re: omc carb question

thanks,<br /><br />where is this float located?

 

[rbezdon]

Re: omc carb question

inside of the carb.