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  • #35603
    frankr
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      Here is a better picture of the carburetor as applied to newer motors


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      #35605
      jcrigan
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        The coils on the older gales are usually good. I probably have one that will work if you need one. The points are gapped at 0.020". Make sure they are clean and have as close to zero resistance as you can get. Spark plugs are J7J, gapped at 0.025".

        #35607
        mvtoolman44
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          Wow, you guys are awesome. What a great site. Anyone out in the Salt Lake City area? I will buy you a beer.

          #35842
          1946zephyr
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            Vintageoutboard.com my have your waterpump rotor. I just bought one for my 1947 Sea King 5hp

            #36246
            mvtoolman44
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              Almost finished getting the engine cleaned up and reassembled. Waiting for a new rotor from a member on this board and finishing up the polishing of the tank and side covers. Have a question about the carb though. What is the initial setting for the needle/jet and the orientation of the knob on the end of the shaft? Once it is in and the rest of the carb assembled, I don’t see any way to adjust it further so I’m guessing the initial set up needs to be close. I usually bottom out and then turn out 1 1/2 turns on a vehicle carb but do not have any experience with 2 strokes. The needle is adjustable by the dial the attaches to the shaft but it can only turn from lock to lock. Also need to know the approximate float level on the float needle. It appears to have just been centered on the shaft originally. Thanks again in advance.

              #36598
              mvtoolman44
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                Anyone? Really could use some help setting up the carb. Thanks again as always.

                #36601
                frankr
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                  Do you have one of those knobs that does not come off the needle? Normally they have a setscrew or something. Usual procedure is remove the knob, open the needle about 1/2-3/4 turn, prime & start motor. With motor running wide open throttle (preferably on a boat), turn needle to right till starts to lose power, then back to left till it regains power. Then install knob so it points straight up (or half scale–depending on knob type)

                  #36602
                  mvtoolman44
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                    Thanks. The knob comes off with a set screw (square head bolt). I have it apart now but just wanted a ball park to put it back together again. I will have to set up as best I can in a bucket first but will try as suggested then fine tune on the boat. Thanks a bunch.

                    #36628
                    mvtoolman44
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                      1/2 turn did the trick. Started on about the 5th pull. Not bad considering it hasn’t ran for a couple decades. Just need to get it on the boat now and get it dialed in. Thanks again for all the help. Still has a minor leak on the needle seat that I need to fix first but all things considered I’m a happy guy.

                      #36629
                      mvtoolman44
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                        FYI- I bought a big cork plug from Marshalls Hardware for $1.40 and trimmed it down for the float. Worked like a dream for those that need a new float and cant find a kit.

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