TheKatsass
Cadet
- Joined
- Apr 9, 2010
- Messages
- 14
I just rebuilt the Solex downdraft carb. for my AQ131A, using the Volvo penta O/B rebuild manual('68-91), but found an error in the assembly section.
The reason for taking the carb. off was it was hard to start and there was no accelerator pump action(no fuel squirtin'). And for a $400 bill, my old man was quite pissed as this was the first time out on the water this year.
I tore down the carb. and found the spring for the accelerator pump on the wrong side(instead of the opposing end of the lever it was between the diaphragm and the lever). I ordered up a complete kit for it anyways(I don't trust anyone) including the manual. In the manual it illustrates for you to install the spring this way. But when installed this way the carb. does not function at all.
The person or people who overhauled the carb. followed the manual and did not test it or run it up. Is it their fault no, but common sense should come into play some times.
The Katsass
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The reason for taking the carb. off was it was hard to start and there was no accelerator pump action(no fuel squirtin'). And for a $400 bill, my old man was quite pissed as this was the first time out on the water this year.
I tore down the carb. and found the spring for the accelerator pump on the wrong side(instead of the opposing end of the lever it was between the diaphragm and the lever). I ordered up a complete kit for it anyways(I don't trust anyone) including the manual. In the manual it illustrates for you to install the spring this way. But when installed this way the carb. does not function at all.
The person or people who overhauled the carb. followed the manual and did not test it or run it up. Is it their fault no, but common sense should come into play some times.
The Katsass
.