frank5465

OK ive posted many tales of this Freakin Engine so here it goes again, Nice day today so i decided to work on this engine pulled the 4 Brass screws(last one on the Bottom was a NITEMARE to get off)and pump the Fuel bulb, this was a Tip from the site, but fuel only squirted out of the Top screw hole on the Carb the other 3 Nada,nothing, i used a Air hose and blew out the debri /gunk (if any) from the other side and i did notice some gunk in the 3rd hole that did blow out ,then each hole when air was being blown into it had air coming out where the Brass screws are screwed into, im uploading a Pick because once i started iit up i noticed that the Small hole in the 2nd space opening of the Carb was the only one that fuel appeared to be coming out the top i saw none as well as 3 and 4, and it kept stalling i used Carb cleaned while it ran and sprayed it in each opening but the Top hole was the Only one that the engine would cont to run before stalling, ill add the Pic later

Bryan A.

Sounds like the carbs need to be removed and cleaned, possibly be rebuilt.
This is because of Ethanol mixing with the previous fuel formula. Many boats had problems with fuel gelling and the Ethanol "washing the tanks causing stuff to clog up the carbs.

Sorry to say but spraying carb cleaner ain't gonna cut it. It may loosen a few things up but the best bet is to rebuild them.

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2003 Parker 2530 "El Mar".......click the pic
1973 Seacraft 20SF

frank5465

How costly is a Job like this? and How long of a Job is this? i'm NOT an expert so id being paying some one to do it and i have no idea how do to it, i trailer the boat and live in Durham i've been told about the Boat Center in Madison as its a Wellcraft, id like to get this Done ASAP

Bryan A.

Don't know on price, I would go with a Merc dealer or certified mechanic if you are going to pay someone. I live near Pier 76 in Westbrook and they service Merc but I cannot vouch for their work as I never had them do anything. Also my neighbor is a certified Merc mechanic and works at Ocean Performance in Old Saybrook but never had them do any work either. Sorry and Good luck.

PS I would try to schedule this like yesterday, spring rush is coming.

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2003 Parker 2530 "El Mar".......click the pic
1973 Seacraft 20SF

frank5465

i dropped off Boat at Suburban Marine in Meriden,CT they will rebuild carbs, also gonna have them change Impeller, $45hr Labor total job $500 ? ill post the Bill to see ive i got doinked , job supposed to be finished in approx 10 business days hopefully thats the case

ChuckA From "Land of the Lost"

Probably a smart move , The time spent fishing this season instead of working on the boat will make up for the cost.

ReelCrazySportfishing

A few guys at my marina bought boats from suburban. They were very happy with the work they did and their Service.

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frank5465

picked up My Boat last Friday heres the work then the Total, they Rebuilt all 4 Carbs, changed my Water Pump/Impeller, had to pump out water from the Gas tank ( i Hate Ethanol )change the Water separator and Fuel Filter and a New sending unit in so my Fuel gauge will work!!!! with Labor the Total was $801.89 the Total Labor was 5 1/2 hrs x95hr labor =522.50 labor ,$263.58 Parts ,and $15.81 Tax

Parts -Water separator 26.95
4 Carb Kits $6.95 each 27.80
1 Water Pump Kit 115.0
1 Gasket 6.95
1 Filter 6.95
1 Fuel Tank sender 75.68
1 Can Carb Clean 4.90

Total Parts 263.58

frank5465

i think i mistakenly stated the Labor was $45 hr, actually was $95 My Bad!!!

Bryan A.

That is not too bad considering all the work that was done.

Now hopefully she will run, Be sure to use Startron at every fill up.

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2003 Parker 2530 "El Mar".......click the pic
1973 Seacraft 20SF