Tillotson carburetor for a Martin “60”

[drifter]

I am in the process of bringing back to life a Martin “60”.
I am very familiar with the mid1950’s OMC carbs, but this Tillotson will be a first for me.
The number on the top are: MD5B and the number on the bottom of the float bowl is: 07802.

Is there anything special about this carb in disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly?
What are the initial settings of the needles?

Thanks,
Drifter

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[Bob Wight]

If you haven’t found one already, you can find a carb rebuild kit at Discount Marine Parts.

https://discount-marine-parts.com/tillotson_md.html

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
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1955 Johnson QD-16
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1958 Johnson QD-19
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[Buccaneer]

I don’t think there’s anything abby normal inside those carbs.
I do believe the low speed needle is turned “in” to make it run
more rich.

Prepare to be boarded!

[frankr]

Warning! Remove the high speed needle before removing the float bowl. Failure to do so has bent many a high speed needle. You can just remove the whole brass adapter fitting and packing nut as one piece.

THE Martin parts guy is. https://martinoutboards.com

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[drifter]

Thank you all.
Drifter

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