Need help finding or making gasket

[kyron4]

Hello, In my '56 evinrude 3hp lightwin, I'm missing the boss gasket that goes in the carb. the thick one that is centered in the float bowl and the high speed nozzle goes through. I hate to have to buy a new kit for one gasket. Can soneone tell me the size (o.d., i.d., and height) so maybe I could make one or find a close replacement. Believe it or not it ran fine with out one, but I'm sure it needs to be there. Also any place to get a high speed needle valve ? -thanks

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Need help finding or making gasket

That cork gasket is available separately at any reliable Evinrude or Johnson dealership. Part number is 302984.

 

[F_R]

Re: Need help finding or making gasket

The high speed needle valve is part number 302992, also available from your Evinrude dealer. Kind of pricey though, about $24. Are you sure you need one?

 

[kyron4]

Re: Need help finding or making gasket

The high speed needle valve is part number 302992, also available from your Evinrude dealer. Kind of pricey though, about $24. Are you sure you need one?

Not really for $24 Mines a little worn on the tip,but still working fine. thought I'd replace it while I had things apart. -Thanks

 

[kbait]

Re: Need help finding or making gasket

If your needle is really grooved on the tip, you could probably grind or file it down w/the same bevel and it should work fine. Tim's outboard 218-682-2331 will have one cheap, and you can have 'em throw in a used nozzle gasket.