cleanning or rebuilding carb

[KathyB143]

I need to clean or rebuild my carburator on my 40hp envinrude. I was not getting any power on full throttle and was recommended to do this from the great people on this board. However there is a huge back up to get the boat in. How hard is it to do this yourself?????? If I have step by step instructions I think I could handle it. Can anyone point me in the direction to get the know how. Or should I just hang in there and wait for an opening..... Help missing the fishing....

 

[OBJ]

Re: cleanning or rebuilding carb

Hi Kathy,<br /><br />The best advice that can be given is, get a service manual to do the job. It will tell you how to remove the carbs and how to rebuild them. <br /><br />OEM service manuals are preffered. You can get one from your local Johnson/Evinrude dealer as well as carb kits.<br /><br />It's not a difficult job nor do you have to be a brain surgeon to do it. But a how to book is a must. Don't forget to take the model number of the engine with you to order the manual.<br /><br />Good Luck.

 

[Solittle]

Re: cleanning or rebuilding carb

Kathy - Lots of good info here:<br /><br /> http://www.outboardrepairs.com/carburetors/