NEW QUESTION FOR CARBURETOR REBUILD OF 1987 MERCURY 115HP OUTBOARD
My issue is #7 on this schematic
https://www.perfprotech.com/mercury-...0?umodel=15757
No copper gasket came out upon removal of the old needle and seat. However I do see some old 'copperish' looking stuff down in the hole, but I can not remove it with a pick/hook. My question is what is the purpose of this gasket, do I need to remove the old one and install the new one? Should I just use the old one because I can not get it out, or should I install the new one on top of the old one? Or find a way to get the old one out like with an EZ Out screw extractor and install the new one correctly. Most importantly Im not 100% convinced that previous owners installed a copper gasket and what I am trying to remove at the bottom of this hole is a non removable piece of the carburetor. I included pictures and really hope someone can offer some advice!Of course I buy a boat with a completely different carburetor than anything I have ever seen before. If someone could help me I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you in advance!
^ Those are picture of the old one, or one maybe not installed considering I cant get it out.
^ This is a photo of what the new #7 copper gasket looks installed on top of old one.
^ And this is what the parts look like individually, concerned about the middle copper washer/gasket.