03-30-2016, 04:58 PM
I have done a little bit of work on outboards, but not enough. I have worked on carburetors here and there over the years. Chainsaws, old cars, lawnmowers and other small engines. I cleaned the carbs on my 1978 Evinrude 70 HP years ago.
I was pretty nervous taking these off and cleaning them, but they were actually pretty simple. However, there are a number of ports and orifices to get clogged with old gas that has turned into varnish. I don't have any knowledgable buddies to help me out, so I just dove in.
I did look at getting new carbs. Can you believe the total package was over $1,800. That is insane, but motivated me to give it a shot.
I expect the motor will start right up. I am hoping it will run better than before.
I guess the biggest problem is it doesn't get used enough. Guess I am going to have to fix that too. [
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I was pretty nervous taking these off and cleaning them, but they were actually pretty simple. However, there are a number of ports and orifices to get clogged with old gas that has turned into varnish. I don't have any knowledgable buddies to help me out, so I just dove in.
I did look at getting new carbs. Can you believe the total package was over $1,800. That is insane, but motivated me to give it a shot.
I expect the motor will start right up. I am hoping it will run better than before.
I guess the biggest problem is it doesn't get used enough. Guess I am going to have to fix that too. [
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