carburetor main passage bolt

[JarrettF]

Just put the boat in the water and found that the main passage bolt is missing from the carburetor. (Found out because I dumped about half a gallon of gas into the bilge.)

What size is this bolt and do I have to worry about material, or some kind of washer?

Thanks!

[Don Moyer]

Jarrett,

You are clearly talking about the main passage plug which is a fine machine-threaded 1/2" hex-headed plug with a hard fiber washer to seal under the hex-head.

We do not currently offer this item for sale in our online catalog; however, I happen to have a used main passage plug and washer on my desk gathering dust so if you call Ken at (717) 625-3891 and place an order, I'll drop it off at UPS or the Post office on my trip in to town today.

In any case, do not under any circumstances try to install a bolt in this location or you will almost surely ruin your carburetor.

Don

[JarrettF]

Don (himself!),

Thank you, sir! That is really excellent! I read your post last night and will call Ken today. It's very frustrating because I'm not even sure of what I have to do about the engine to make it seaworthy because I haven't been able to start it at all. For one little plug!

And I am glad you warned me off putting any old bolt in there. I had just returned home from the auto parts store, carburetor in hand, with a bolt and some grippy goop.

Again, thanks!