83 Merc 40hp

marcus32

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Boat and motor sat for 4yrs without running. I found a small amount of BAD gas in sediment bowl. Have ordered new bowl, filter and seal as well as new plugs. Is that going to be enough or should I have the carb looked at?
 

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Re: 83 Merc 40hp

As long as you haven't turned it over, it should be ok...In most cases. It all depends on how much old fuel was in the circuit when it was stored.<br />One other thing I would do before hitting the water with her, is chenge out the impeller. After 4 years of sitting in one spot, it no doubt, has shaped itself in the housing. It will look find,except for the fact that the vanes will be bent over. It will work for a short time,then quit.
 
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