nissan 25 - top of carb covered with goop

[teakman]

I dropped my carb into the parts cleaner bucket tonight and noticed 2 dime-sized drops of epoxy/JB Weld on the top side of the carb. It is eating away obviously and will be gone by the morning. See my earlier post for the symptoms I am having with the engine -- runs but not with any power -- bogging recently as well.

I purchased this engine from a dealer but used -- its a 2000 25hp with the restrictor plate removed -- so its a 30hp.

Can't be good sign, right ? Someone was doing some weird stuff to this carb, what is on top of the carb, just some air intakes correct ? I also have a 5hp Nissan and seem to remember some air intakes up top. These blobs of goo are strategically located, not an accident ... Time for a new carb ?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: nissan 25 - top of carb covered with goop

Sounds like someone popped the metal seal plates out and then found out they dont go back in place.

 

[teakman]

Re: nissan 25 - top of carb covered with goop

Oh, doesn't sound too serious then. What would you suggest to re-seal these 2 holes, is JB Weld OK ? Or a liquid gasket-maker ?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: nissan 25 - top of carb covered with goop

I would suggest a carbretor replacement...But, when someone has screwed one up like that almost anything will hold for awhile.