I Just May Have it This Time?
Earlier this year I bought a 84 comp for 2500 dollars . I expected a lot of issues being so cheap and there have been many to sort out. The one that has given me the most trouble is the carb. I rebuilt it as I have done hundreds of others but just could not get it just right 90% at best. The main issues have been Idle and hot starting. I have tracked it down to float level . This is the first boat I have ever owned with the engine slanting back . This causes the carb to not sit level on the intake. The float specs no longer apply because of the angle. The front float level has to be lowered or it will run rich or flood. I'm thinking the rear should be raised? Anyhow
Its trail and error making small adjustments but I never could get it dead on. I was reading a post on another forum about a wedge spacer to straighten out the carb. I found a 12 degree spacer on eBay for 25 dollars and got it. I set the floats and other settings to spec and installed it . Its definitely better but it needs a full day on the lake for details on performance. Ill post more after a lake test.
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