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Bought a roll of 1/32" gasket material in the event I needed to replace my carb base gasket (where it mates to the manifold). Was not about to spend freaking $8 for another "oem volvo" gasket when I could make my own!!!
Have a few traced gaskets up for grabs. If you want one send me a PM and...
Downloaded document from Don S in thread 265817. Same as the manual I have. In it is talks about checking the float level and that you need to make a template. I do not understand the diagram at all! Also it says :
The float level is checked by measuring the distance from the float's...
I have an '80 18' sunray with an aq120b. Sat for 20+ years with fuel in it. There was a ton of varnish in the tank. got most of it out but still have some in the tank.
I am using an racor 500MA filter with a 30 micron filter.
I do not know if the needle was replaced when the carb was...
Have an '80 18ft Sun Ray. Fun little boat. Was sitting in storage for 20+ years and the tank has a nice layer of varnish in it. The engine is now in great working order and everything works great BUT the fuel .
The Ethanol in the fuel combined with wave action dislodged lots of varnish. I...
