The reason I say that with a question mark is because I'm not really sure that's the problem, but likely it is. I'm a fare mechanic but only been tinkering with friends boat (atomic 4) for a while. I'm sure I could take the carb apart and spend endless house rebuilding it. Not really into it. I was thinking of just buying a new one and being done with it. If that's a good idea? Boat is about mid 1970's 32' Islander
Engine has always ran well. Some choke problems, idle problems, but all in all not bad to live with. Well, the other day she just decided to give us fits on a short little sunset sail. Going out of the harbor died several times.... restart.... struggle.... jetty.... Made it out. Coming back in died after a couple minutes.... restart.... struggle.... jetty.... Made it to the slip. I not good with stressing about running aground.
Fresh gas, getting fuel, electronics OK. Question is to rebuild or not to rebuild? The carburetor looks simple enough but just haven't gotten into it yet. Is it worth it?
HELP!!!
Engine has always ran well. Some choke problems, idle problems, but all in all not bad to live with. Well, the other day she just decided to give us fits on a short little sunset sail. Going out of the harbor died several times.... restart.... struggle.... jetty.... Made it out. Coming back in died after a couple minutes.... restart.... struggle.... jetty.... Made it to the slip. I not good with stressing about running aground.
Fresh gas, getting fuel, electronics OK. Question is to rebuild or not to rebuild? The carburetor looks simple enough but just haven't gotten into it yet. Is it worth it?
HELP!!!
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