Well just in case someone has a problem with this popular
dinghy motor, here is what we did...might not help...but so far it’s good.
The
fuel line is 1/4” except where it exits the tank. You’ll need to save the 90 degree molded section. We removed the existing filter and bought an automotive one about 1&1/2” long by 3/4” wide. Clear plastic, 1/4” both ends. We added a 1/4 x 1/4 barb to barb connector and less than 1 foot of clear hose. So from the tank. Molded hose turned toward the spark
plug and cut about 2” from the end.
Barb connector into the molded fuel line. Clear line to the filter then clear line to the carb. We used the space above the spark
plug to fit the filter so there is much more fuel line but you have a decent filter.
We are using Startron Enzyme Fuel Treatment ( blue bottle in most auto stores).
Cleaned the carb twice and put new gaskets on with TefGel to hold them in place.
Put the two screws into the air filter then the carb...then the gaskets and spacer then tilt all this toward the
engine and do the hoses last with hemostats. Dab TefGel on the throttle cable. The adjustment screw should be half way between stalling rich or lean or about half way in or out. Don’t force it in or you’ll need a new carb. Filter all your gas and chuck it if it’s old. Ethanol free obviously.
Always bring oars,
water and a plastic bag raincoat.
I hate carb outboards. I hate carb outboards. I hate carb outboards.
Mark
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