Carburator question

[clb077]

Rochester 2 barrel carb. Just rebuilt my carb and after starting the motor the choke will not open on its own, I have to hold it open to keep motor running. Does this mean the choke spring has to much tension on it?

 

[achris]

Re: Carburator question

Rochester 2 barrel carb. Just rebuilt my carb and after starting the motor the choke will not open on its own, I have to hold it open to keep motor running. Does this mean the choke spring has to much tension on it?

Or you missed the line-up on the bi-metal spring and the lever. Pull the choke cover and check it.

Electric choke or heat-riser? What engine (and serial number or year)... I can then look up the right diagram and be able to advise better...

Chris.......

 

[clb077]

Re: Carburator question

It is a 1981 Mercruiser 165 straight 6 with a 2 barrel Rochester. Heat riser choke

 

[achris]

Re: Carburator question

My original statement stands... Missed the linkage in the choke housing... (My first guess)

Chris......

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Carburator question

Is the stove pipe going to the manifold?

 

[clb077]

Re: Carburator question

Yes it is. The tension on the choke flap seems to be to much because it will not open on its own.