follow up on "What carb kit do I need"

[Beagleman]

Good day folks, and thanks for your help thus far. THe responses i've gotten thus far have been;

-part number 97667T - REPAIR KIT - CARBURETOR
-97667T
-97667M (superseded one)

Here's some questions that I'd love to have answered please and thanks
-Firstly, which one do I need, M or T? (Remember i'm a newbie and not overly mechanically inclined). And what does superseded one mean?

-Secondly, do I need all the extra hardware that comes with the kit (like springs, screws, floats, little metal discs) or are the gaskets the most important
thing.

-If gaskets are what's actually the important thing that needs to be replaced (do screws, springs, and floats actually get worse with age/wear and tear?) then can I get a carburetor kit that just has gaskets?

-Also, if I buy a carb kit, do I need anything else Like a glue or something for the gaskets or is it straight up putting pieces back into it?

-Also, and very importantly, if I was to order this kit on ebay, would I use the same part number?

-As well, can I buy all of the gaskets thats required for my 40 hp mariner (needed for everything like power head, fuel pump, carburetor, etc.) in one kit?

-Also, is there anything else I need to know about any of this that if I don't follow correctly (like any torque spec, type of grease or locktite required, or the like) so that I don't screw stuff up?

Also, if possible, can anyone gimme a crash course about these 40hp mariner carburetors that would help a dunce like me? Or, is there any online courses, books, manuals, etc. that you can refer me to so that I can get somewhat educated on these things?

You guys rock, thanks for your help, and any more that you can give me so that I don't mess this up.

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Original post

Good day folks. You guys are so awesome that I decided to ask a simple question. I got a 40 hp mariner (40 E 6E9 s 104752), 1985 2 cylinder. Basically a copy of those old Yamaha fm series. The float piece on my bottom bowl keeps coming loose. In turn, Do I need a carb rebuild kit? If so, what is the kit that I buy (part number, type of kit, etc) what's the best and/or most affordable website to buy it from? Is there a quality issue with those kits? IF so, which site/company uses the best kits?

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All the best.

Robby

 

[haventaclue]

http://www.marineengine.com/manuals/seloc/mariner.html This is the manual you need,you can also buy an on-line version.
"Superseded" is where the manufacturer has "improved"/added bits/removed bits to the kit.It's still the kit you need.So if M is the superseded one,then that's the one you'll get,unless whoever you order from has NOS of the T kit.
If the bits are there,they're new,why not replace them? There will probably be extra bits left over as the kits are usually packed for a number of different models and it's cheaper to put a $0.10 piece in a plastic bag than pay minimum wage to pack separate kits.
Some reccommend using a gasket seal,some don't.I don't unless there is pitting on the surfaces.A little loctite for the screws.
Yes a powerhead gasket set is available online. I think this is your model http://www.marineengine.com/parts/mariner-outboard-parts/40c-twin-carb/6e9100101-thru-6e9105013---e
If you buy the manual,which I highly recommend,the torque and specs will be in it.
The main thing is take your time,"measure twice,cut once" as they say and good luck

 

[Beagleman]

Me being raised in the Irish sub-culture of Newfoundland am greatly thankful for your hospitality/patience with me. THanks haventaclue.

 

[fastjeff]

My cousin is from there--nice folks!

Jeff

 

[Beagleman]

My cousin is from there--nice folks!

Jeff

Hey thanks. I now reside in Rhode Island, and I like it (probably because I live on the water and the U.S, never screwed over the fisherman like them damn Canadians did).

Find out were you cousin lives, and what's his last name. I ask because the place is real small and I may know him or his kin.

Talk soon Jeff.

RObby