Re: [OMC-Boats] She let me down...

Thanks guys. I hope the kit comes with ALL the gaskets because there is a
small one down inside and if I don't get a new one, It will be a real pain
to try to make with gasket paper. I'd tell you which one it is, but I don't
know the terminology for car carb parts. It's down in the throat, and seems
to seal the emulsion tubes, if that makes sense.

On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 8:21 PM, BLDFW <bldfw@...> wrote:

> If your kit was like mine, the instructions has a section that identifies
> various makes of boats and their applicable settings and measurements.
>
> Something to be aware of, when I did mine, I discovered the previous owner
> installed the accelerator pump and the other related ball bearings in
> reverse putting the LARGE bearing into the accelerator pump hole instead of
> the small one. It's wedge permanently in place reducing it's
> effectiveness. I'm on the hunt for another 2G carb so I can have it fully
> functioning. It doesn't seem to affect performance at the moment (when it
> peforms good) but I want to know that it's fully functional! Anyway, my
> point is to be sure to put the smaller of the two bearings in the
> accelerator pump outlet.
>
> The other thing to be aware of is to run the idle adjustment screws in and
> them back them out about 2.5 turns. I backed mine out 2 turns and found it
> wasn't quite enough. That will totally be a subjective setting based on how
> well it idles.
>
> Keep us posted!
>
> -Bill
> Dallas, TX
> 1970 Evinrude Explorer - 155 Buick V6 - OMC Sterndrive
> http://www.photobucket.com/evinrude_explorer
>
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> --- On *Thu, 9/17/09, Justin DeSantis <duc1098desmo@...>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Justin DeSantis <duc1098desmo@...>
> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] She let me down...
> To: "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's" <
> omc-boats@...>
> Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009, 4:58 PM
>
>
> Well, the patient is laying open on the operating table and I think I
> found the problem. Or, problems, rather. First, the float is full of
> gas. I found 3 tiny cracks in it. I have a hard time believing it
> happened all at once, so I figure it's been slowly filling with gas a
> bit at a time. Also found the rubber gasket on the accelerator pump
> was ripped. So that probably wasn't helping either. I had to order a
> rebuild kit, it will be here tomorrow. The float was no longer
> available from the parts store. So I'm going to solder the cracks
> closed, I've had success with it in the past.
>
> I need a HUGE favor from someone. My service manual still isn't here.
> I'm going to email the guy I bought it from, but thats a different
> story. Anyhow, there are a few screws and adjustments on this carb
> that I'm unfamiliar with. One being the adjustment screw on the port
> side, towards the rear. The linage for the choke seems to bump against
> it. If that makes sense. Anyhow, would anyone be willing to scan me
> the pages that pertain to carb set-up and default setting from the
> manual? I'd be happy to pay a few bucks for your trouble. Normally,
> I'd just figure it out myself, but we have plans to use the boat
> Saturday and that hinges on me being able to get it back together
> tomorrow afternoon. Anyone want to take pity on me and help me with my
> Johnson? (That doesn't sound good...)
>
> PS, my auto mechanic friend might have a service manual for the 67
> Buicks. Would the carb section from the car manual be of any help?
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Nexi <ohnoitsnexi@...<http://mc/compose?to=ohnoitsnexi@...>>
> wrote:
> > I have a similar problem. The best guess is the float. Don't have my
> service
> > manual yet so I'm interested to hear your findings.
> >
> > If the carbs are just dirty I'd try running some Sea Foam through and see
> if
> > that clears things up a bit.
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Justin DeSantis <duc1098desmo@...<http://mc/compose?to=duc1098desmo@...>
> >
> > To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
> > <omc-boats@...<http://mc/compose?to=omc-boats@...timate.com>
> >
> > Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:21:09 AM
> > Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] She let me down...
> >
> > I hope not. I really don't want to have to lay out anymore money right
> > now, even if it's not much. I'm going out now to take a look. I'll
> > report back with my findings. Thanks guys.
> >
> > On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Scott Veazie <scottveazie@...<http://mc/compose?to=scottveazie@...>
> >
> > wrote:
> >> Hey Justin,
> >>
> >> Time for a carb rebuilt. It's really easy on those two barrel carbs
> >> though,
> >> so you should be back up and running in no time!
> >>
> >> ~Scott
> >>
> >>> Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:14:52 -0400
> >>> From: duc1098desmo@...<http://mc/compose?to=duc1098desmo@...l.com>
> >>> To: omc-boats@...<http://mc/compose?to=omc-boats@...ts.ultimate.com>
> >>> Subject: [OMC-Boats] She let me down...
> >>>
> >>> So I pull the old Surfer to the ramp today, get her down in the water.
> >>> Hit the key and she fires right up. Runs a few seconds and flat dies.
> >>> Repeated tries failed to fire it back up again. It just wouldn't
> >>> start. Plenty of juice. Had the engine cover up, and noticed it
> >>> smelled of gas. Went back and looked, the entire intake manifold was
> >>> wet with gas. Took the air cleaner cover off and watch the carb as I
> >>> cranked it over. It's shooting a lot of gas. Actually, looks like it's
> >>> shooting more gas than it should while cranking. It was dark by the
> >>> time I got it home so I haven't messed with it yet. Tomorrow I'll look
> >>> into it further. I'll gladly accept any suggestions of things to look
> >>> at tomorrow.
> >>>
> >>> Good thing I'm laid off. I don't know how people with boats have jobs.
> >>> There's always something to do to a boat. Who has time to work.
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