"I'm growing very tired of
"I'm growing very tired of my AQ140A - dual sidedraft Solex carbs as they are very problematic. I have had my carbs re-built and tuned and they still don't work properly (flooding, runs a little hot, will not idle, hard to start when warm etc.) I don't have the vacuum gauge or expertise to keep tuning them. So I'm considering the following:
1. try to adapt a single carb (simple carb) from another engine volvo car engine B21 carb version or AQ 120b, AQ 125A ??? ..will this work ?
2. re-power to a better engine that fits a 280 leg, (merc motor ?)....what other engines will work with the 280 leg ?
I can't afford a lot, and I would hate to spend over $ 900 on a Weber conversion carb kit to find out that it does not work or it is only part of the problem. I want to keep the boat as it was my Dad's old boat.........but....
Any suggestions or know of a good place to find parts (yes I know I'm talking about marine and I'm a aware of the acronym for BOAT)?
Thanks"
"I'm growing very tired of my AQ140A - dual sidedraft Solex carbs as they are very problematic. I have had my carbs re-built and tuned and they still don't work properly (flooding, runs a little hot, will not idle, hard to start when warm etc.) I don't have the vacuum gauge or expertise to keep tuning them. So I'm considering the following:
1. try to adapt a single carb (simple carb) from another engine volvo car engine B21 carb version or AQ 120b, AQ 125A ??? ..will this work ?
2. re-power to a better engine that fits a 280 leg, (merc motor ?)....what other engines will work with the 280 leg ?
I can't afford a lot, and I would hate to spend over $ 900 on a Weber conversion carb kit to find out that it does not work or it is only part of the problem. I want to keep the boat as it was my Dad's old boat.........but....
Any suggestions or know of a good place to find parts (yes I know I'm talking about marine and I'm a aware of the acronym for BOAT)?
Thanks"