1989 johnson carb 9.9/15 float gauge

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  • September 15, 2016 at 2:33 am #5258
    PugetSoundBoater
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      I may rebuild this carb . Manual says to use an omc float gauge to set the float drop. is this necessary or is there a plan B alternate method ? If definatly required where do I get one? thanks

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      September 15, 2016 at 2:51 am #44057
      wedgie
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        Here’s one source PSB.

        http://www.marineengine.com/newparts/pa … =OMC324891

        September 15, 2016 at 3:19 am #44058
        johnyrude200
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          I strongly recommend the gauge! Makes things a lot easier/quicker/better quality! I can’t tell you how many motors I pull apart to find the floats set at the wrong height. Some are more forgiving than others, but the newer 25/35hp motors are very temperamental if the float is set wrong!

          September 15, 2016 at 3:29 am #44059
          PugetSoundBoater
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            Thats why i ask, want to do it right the first time. The other carbs i’ve done, manual states turn the carb upside down and adjust the top of the float even with the carb body.
            I’m on it and will get a gauge.I will heed your "strong recommendation" johnyrude. Thanks

            "Some people want to know how a watch works, others just want to know what time it is"
            Robbie Robertson

            September 15, 2016 at 3:49 am #44061
            johnyrude200
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              When we’re talking about the 60’s, that ‘level float with inverted carb’ works fine with anything below the 9.5 line. The 9.5hp motors are EXTREMELY temperamental about float height…and anything like a speck of dirt.

              September 15, 2016 at 12:15 pm #44067
              rjoynt
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                Crowleymarine.com has it for $14.99 and cheaper shipping. I may order one!

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