gettin to carb bolt behind starter

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martinphantom

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86 johnson 25 hp--bought carb kit but when I went to remove carb I could't get to the one nut behind the starter. Started pulling bolts-after a half hour -lost patience and reassembled everything. How much crap do I have to remove and unhook to get the freaking starter off! Also-what carb soaking chemical do you reccomend should I decide to try it again?
 
OBJ

OBJ

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Re: gettin to carb bolt behind starter

Only three bolts holding the starter bracket on Martin......the starter comes off with it. The one at the bottom may be a little tough to get to but a 1/4" drive makes it a little easier.<br /><br />Go down to the local NAPA store or your favorite auto parts place and get some carb cleaner. I get the stuff in a gallon can. Good for cleaning lottsa' stuff.
 
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clanton

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Re: gettin to carb bolt behind starter

You can spin the nut off with a screwdriver and a light tap with a hammer. After you wiggle carb off, grind some of the carb body off, the part that rubs the starter, about 1/8 inch.
 
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