Mixture adjustment screw non tamper cover

Pdevito

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I have a 3.0 mercrusier with a 2bbl carb. This cover does move but won't come off to adjust I just see something but not a screw. Any suggestions
 

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Grub54891

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Seen that before. I can't remember how I got it off, but it was a bugger.
 

Pdevito

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Don't I need to remove that cap somehow. The knob inside is round
 

Grub54891

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Yes, the cap has to come off. I have that tool Scott6 shows, but I got mine from napa, and it has other tips that fit different applications.
 

Pdevito

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Yes, the cap has to come off. I have that tool Scott6 shows, but I got mine from napa, and it has other tips that fit different applications.
So that tool removes the cap or adjusts needle afterwards. Others say cut it off
 

Pdevito

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Thanks. The sad part I had it rebuilt 5 months ago and guess what not totally done. Should have been cleaned and replaced . Had some after run last year shop told me to set screw counter clockwise 1/4 turn but obviously that would never happen at the marina with this cap on. The initial setting is 1 and 1/4 turns counter from what I read. Any insight here or just clean with carb spray?
 
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