Is this carb even worth rebuilding?

[sosinsk2]

Hey guys. Just recently bought my first boat (2003 1950 classic bayliner) and learning all the fun things of being a boat owner. Engine is a mercruiser alpha one gen 2.

I need an honest opinion. I recently took apart my carb in hopes to clean it out and fix my current stalling in low RPM. When opening it up, I noticed a large amount of corrosion in it.

https://imgur.com/a/eh9STYP

Is this something that carb cleaner can easily remove? Is it something I necessarily need to worry about? Part of me just wants to bump the already 50 dollar rebuild kit up to a new carb entirely just so I don't even need to worry about it. Never done a rebuild before, but I am decently mechanically inclined. Thoughts?

 

[bondo]

Engine is a mercruiser alpha one gen 2.

Ayuh,...... That's the Outdrive,..... So what's the motor,..??

I've seen carbs in worse shape clean up,....
But, it's up to you which way ya go,....

 

[Inthebilgeagain]

It’s worth a gasket set to try, doesn’t look too bad

 

[fastjeff]

Seen lots worse than that.

Jeff

 

[RicardoMarine]

E-10 fuel is the likely cause of that corrosion. I would suggest cleaning it out the best you can............ Or, take it to someone who can very carefully bead-blast the area clean.

Consider installing a Parker/RACOR fuel filter system.

Question:
Since this is a year 2003 1950, may we assume that this is a GM 3.0L engine with the TKS system?



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[Docksidemarineservices]

Clean it and rebuild it. It will work better than anyone you purchase.

 

[sandkicker]

rebuild!!! ....check price on a new one!!!

 

[makomark]

Clean it and rebuild it. It will work better than anyone you purchase.

2X!!!

 

[sosinsk2]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am going to sum up my courage and try a rebuild. Time to learn!