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It has been a while guys, but I am finally trying to get the V up and running again. Skool rebuilt the carbs (1988 Evinrude 120 VRO looper, VRO disconnected) several years ago and it never has really been run since. I was able to get it fired and running but one needle valve is apparently sticking and leaking fuel, I opened it up and saw dried junk in the bowl. I have looked back through several threads and now know not to use carb or harsh cleaners due to the carbs being plastic. I saw in a thread referencing using electronic contact cleaner but which one?
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1973 Wellcraft V20 w/1988 Evinrude 120hp 1978 ProLine 20ft w/19?? Evinrude 150hp |
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As long as they say "Safe for plastics" either of them should be okay. But having said that, I would try a few test sprays on the *outside* of the carb in an area that doesn't have anything attached to it. (Just bare plastic). Give it a spray, let it sit till it's all evaporated, then run your fingernail across the plastic. Does it feel hard and smooth or does it feel a little soft? If hard you should be fine. If soft go NO further.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God) ![]() Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless. |
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Destroyer, thanks for the input, I'll give it a shot. How have you been?
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I ruined a see thru bowl on a racor fuel filter with carb cleaner, so heed what destroyer says
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I will pick some of the electronic cleaner up soon and give it a shot.
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1973 Wellcraft V20 w/1988 Evinrude 120hp 1978 ProLine 20ft w/19?? Evinrude 150hp |
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