Evinrude Zephyr carb low speed needle packing?

[1976jeepcj-gmail-com]

Question: what kind of packing was/is used for the low (and high) speed needle. Zephyr runs good at higher rpms but stalls out when attempting to run at lower rpm. Just rebuild carb and coated float. Used new style packing for high speed needle. Slow speed needle very loose and won’t hold adjustment seating. Bet it’s sucking air. If I can fix this, I’m motorboating
with a Zephyr! Thanks!

[garry-in-michigan]

Early Zephyrs used the same packing as the high speed needle. Later models used an adaptor and a smaller needle. . . 😀
1940 Zephyr

1948 Zephyr

1949 Zephyr

[1976jeepcj-gmail-com]

Thanks Garry, have the later style low speed needle (skinny needle) any idea what is used for packing for this week ype of low speed needle. Not sure what would work best? Thanks

[garry-in-michigan]

The 202071 low speed needle valve packing is no longer available. Some use a small "O" ring – some use a wrap of teflon tape. . . 😉

[wyo307]

I used a few wraps of dental floss in mine and they are working just fine.

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