1996 mercury force 40 hp

[Dazed&Confused]

Hello, new to the forum and I'm looking for a little help. I have a 40 hp Mercury force and I'm looking for a part number or suggestions on how to find out if the motor should have some kind of spark arrester or air filter on it. It has bolt holes on the carb but I'm having a hard time finding out if there was ever a filter or a housing that bolt's up to it. It's hard fo me to believe that it wouldn't have something on it. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[CrestII]

Re: 1996 mercury force 40 hp

I have a 96 force 75hp and mine has the holes and nothing on it. I have a buddy that has a 97 force 40hp and his has nothing. Those are probablly a casting that is used for other applications and not needed for marine.Just my two cents im not an expert or anything.

 

[Dazed&Confused]

Re: 1996 mercury force 40 hp

Thanks for the response. I just bought the boat a few months ago and it runs fine, but I wasn't sure about the carb opening. I just thought it was wierd not having atleast a screen. I think I'm going to make one just to keep anything big from getting in there. Thanks again

 

[CrestII]

Re: 1996 mercury force 40 hp

No problem im glad i could help.