Where to get replacement needle for 86 Force 125hp carbs

[Zink357]

Seems to be unavailable everywhere I look. My needles are the rubber coated ones and are sticking a little bit. Is there another one that is interchangeable that I can use? Any help is much appreciated!

 

[jerryjerry05]

eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-CHRYSL...159232?hash=item46a2ed1d40:g:HbEAAOSw7IRd3rPI

What kind of cleaners/soaks or additives? Seafoam? too much oil?
These can put a film on the moving parts and make them sticky and hang up.

Not sure the seat can be easily removed, lots of stories of the seat removal that destroyed the carb!!!
Be very careful. If the seat has a groove like a BIG screwdriver would fit in, it might be removable???

 

[Nordin]

Check out with Franz Marine, he maybe can help you.

 

[Zink357]

Thanks guys! I just used gunk carb cleaner. I don’t think it’s sticking bad enough to cause an issue but it stumbles a little between idle and half throttle and I thought that might be it. Just don’t wanna buy the whole kit for $80 when all I need is a $3 needle.