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I completed carb rebuild on a project boat that I purchased. Now I'm looking to tune it but ran into an issue.. there are no idle mixture screws on the metering block. Based on my research and a plethora of videos I reviewed there should be 2 screws (one on each side). Mine are capped of with...
Its an '03 Glastron SX195. I got myself the manual for the outdrive. This weekend with the help of my dad we were able to separate the lower unit from the top this week. Discovered the coupler sheared off (manufactured cut line from what I could tell). The prop shaft is bent, so we also removed...
This is helpful. Its tan/black so exhaust temp sensor it is. Odd thing is both sensors were broken (the male part on the sensor broken off), so I never saw an end where the plugs can fit on. I ordered new sensors. Thanks for the info!
Been doing some more sleuthing around the forums and I think I figured the issue out. I manually engaged the throttle while looking into the carb-- no fuel is being sprayed. I see its engaging the lever for the accelerator pump but no fuel is being sprayed. Looks like I will have to rebuild that...
Hi all, I recently purchased myself a little project. Boat had prop and outdrive damage. I'm working on getting all that sorted out.
My question is on the inboard engine. I'm unable to get it started unless I give it some help with starting fluid. I'm not super familiar with carb engines but...
