Carb rebuilding questions

cyber

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Hey All

I'm trying to get a 1979 80HP Merc up & running like it should.

It starts after a choke-a-thon and idles beautifully once it's
warmed up. The problem is it spurts/squirts gas out of the
'little brass thingy' to the left of the throat on the bottom carb.
(whatever that's called :confused:)
Obviously something must be stuck open or shut??:mad:
Anyway, I'm going to rebuild both carbs to hopefully clear that up.
So my question is: what all do I need to get to do the job right??
The carb kit from Sierra seems to include a lot, including gaskets
and needle & seat, just wondering if there's anything else I should
replace while I have them off?:confused:

Thanx in advance, Bill.:)
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: Carb rebuilding questions

You may need float(s) but you won't know until you get them apart. Normally they can be reused.
 

Gomer50

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Re: Carb rebuilding questions

I would replace the floats as well.As for some good advise do it right the first time,I have tried to cheat here and there with the carbs and ended up taking them back off a couple of times (gets old after awhile) but good experience.Good Luck and happy boating.....
 
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