Carb shortcut

[edcourter]

Has anyone ever pulled the top off a Carter quadraflow while its on the engine, just for cleanout, new prime piston and float valve replacement?

 

[Scott Danforth]

There are no shortcuts in cleaning a carb

 

[jimmbo]

Float replacement/adjustment, power-enrichment circuit changes, jet and needle changes generally do not require removal of the carb from the engine. However a lot of bilges have less than great lighting and dropped pieces may be difficult to retrieve

 

[Scott Danforth]

Cleaning requires removal

 

[Goldie627]

I am not a marine mechanic, but, if you crack open your carb and you don't have a kit handy, if there is a gasket on your carb when you pull the top off, the gasket may be damaged in the process. If your gonna take the time to do what your gonna do i suggest just buying a kit, might as well. My only experience has been with the mercarb so thats what im basing my thoughts from.

Good luck