rockinhitz34
Member
Hi All,
Im working on rebuilding my carbs this fall and I'm looking for some general advice. I got the carbs off, but it was quite tricky to gain access to the two bolts that secured the carbs to the powerhead, especially the bottom bolt on the starboard side. I took the starter motor off, but still had trouble accessing these bolts.
First question, is there a good tool to use to fasten these back on? My manual says 11Nm, but I definitely won't be able to get my torque wrench on these guys.
Second question is the parts I need...carbs say WMA3-1; WMA3-3 with a 12-84 (I assume thats the manufacture date?) Says my rebuild kit is quicksilver 1395-9023 and gasket kit is Sierra 18-7215. Should I go ahead and just order two rebuild kits, or take them apart first to see what I need?
Third, any notes on disassembly/re-assembly? First time doing this so I am a little hesitant.
When I took these off, I just unscrewed the fuel inlets and immediately noticed some junk built up on the screens, particularly on the lower card. I decided to rebuild after having problems with my hole shot this summer. Engine would start and idle fine, but seemed like a lack of fuel, boat (13' whaler) wouldn't get up on plane even at "wot." Quick fix was an entire can of Johnson power clean or whatever that magic juice is called.
I've replaced the internal fuel filter on here every year I've owned the motor and am using clean tanks and new EtOH friendly fuel lines. Thinking maybe these just need a good cleaning.
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated before I start taking these apart.
Thanks!
Im working on rebuilding my carbs this fall and I'm looking for some general advice. I got the carbs off, but it was quite tricky to gain access to the two bolts that secured the carbs to the powerhead, especially the bottom bolt on the starboard side. I took the starter motor off, but still had trouble accessing these bolts.
First question, is there a good tool to use to fasten these back on? My manual says 11Nm, but I definitely won't be able to get my torque wrench on these guys.
Second question is the parts I need...carbs say WMA3-1; WMA3-3 with a 12-84 (I assume thats the manufacture date?) Says my rebuild kit is quicksilver 1395-9023 and gasket kit is Sierra 18-7215. Should I go ahead and just order two rebuild kits, or take them apart first to see what I need?
Third, any notes on disassembly/re-assembly? First time doing this so I am a little hesitant.
When I took these off, I just unscrewed the fuel inlets and immediately noticed some junk built up on the screens, particularly on the lower card. I decided to rebuild after having problems with my hole shot this summer. Engine would start and idle fine, but seemed like a lack of fuel, boat (13' whaler) wouldn't get up on plane even at "wot." Quick fix was an entire can of Johnson power clean or whatever that magic juice is called.
I've replaced the internal fuel filter on here every year I've owned the motor and am using clean tanks and new EtOH friendly fuel lines. Thinking maybe these just need a good cleaning.
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated before I start taking these apart.
Thanks!