1980 OMC stern wont idle

[sikz3]

Well I took her out for the first time yesterday and she would not idle. I had to rev it in nuetral then put in gear quickly to get her to move. once above idling rpms she ran fine. Sounds like it is time for a carb rebuild. Question is where can I get a rebuild kit?<br /> My carb says: <br />rochester 2 jet<br />17059053<br />036 9 1<br /><br />The boat is a 1980 seaswirl w/ 140 hp omc i/o

 

[KaGee]

Re: 1980 OMC stern wont idle

NAPA... They will need the carb numbers.

 

[Manipulator]

Re: 1980 OMC stern wont idle

I would check iboats and also go2marine. I think mine was around $17 and that was for a Rochester 4BBL. The local Marina did not have one in stock and they wanted close to $50!

 

[Manipulator]

Re: 1980 OMC stern wont idle

I would check iboats and also go2marine. I think mine was around $17 and that was for a Rochester 4BBL. The local Marina did not have one in stock and they wanted close to $50!

 

[sikz3]

Re: 1980 OMC stern wont idle

Napa had it for $25, thanks Kagee!