’74 6hp carb kit

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  • May 15, 2018 at 2:19 am #9925
    PugetSoundBoater
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      I have rebuilt several of these 6hp carbs over the last few years. Why do they include so many packing washers? The slow speed needle take 2,a fiber one inside and a nylon washer up against the packing nut, shown in the factory service manual.
      Is it because this kit is used for several other carb models also?

      With the same shape float bowl??

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

      May 15, 2018 at 2:28 am #75993
      david-bartlett
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        Jim,

        Yes, it fits many models and years.

        PS, I got a kick out of the screen shot of your desk top. Looks like mine.

        May 15, 2018 at 7:26 am #76005
        Mumbles
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          They take more than one packing washer on the needle.

          May 15, 2018 at 10:50 am #76009
          crosbyman
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            Canada Member - 2 Years

            freebies..enjoy usually parts are missing 🙂

            Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

            May 15, 2018 at 4:51 pm #76034
            fleetwin
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              US Member - 2 Years

              Yeah, I usually use just two of the packing washers behind the plastic washer…Put the extra ones aside, you never know when you might need them…

              May 15, 2018 at 11:13 pm #76049
              fisherman6
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                US Member - 2 Years

                Jim,
                Use two fiber packing washers under a nylon washer on the carb needle. The kits come with enough packing washers for the RDs and Big Twins which use 3 packing washers per needle.
                -Ben

                OldJohnnyRude on YouTube

                May 16, 2018 at 3:32 pm #76098
                PugetSoundBoater
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                  I have always used the nylon washer right behind the packing nut.It just shows two washers on the needle. I’m sure 3 total will be just fine. Thanks.

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

                  May 16, 2018 at 4:40 pm #76104
                  fisherman6
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                    US Member - 2 Years

                    Yup, 3 works great. I have several done this way including a few 6hp OMCs.
                    -Ben

                    OldJohnnyRude on YouTube

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