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Anyone know what a new carb for a 98 North River w/a 350 inboard should would/should cost??
Thanks
-Rory
Thanks
-Rory
I don't know how many BBL's (I'm guessing 4, as they said 2 were not working), thanks for the information, the prices went all the way to $1,400 +.DBAppraiser said:2 BBl or 4 BBL?
Edelbrock 4bbl 600CFM marine application $327.99 on Edelbrock's web site
http://www.cpperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=4067
What is the difference between an auto carb and marine?DBAppraiser said:You can put a standard auto carb on there but if you get inspected you will get a ticket.
You should never use a automotive carb on a boat. The bowl venting and fuel containment provisions are waay different. Because inboard engines operate in a confined, relatively closed area, measures are taken with marine carbs to make them more "explosion proof". I've got a buddy in the marine repair business who claims that 90% of engine fires are caused by either automotive carbs or that someone has messed with the carb or fuel system. At any rate, I wouldn't recommend using an automotive carb on a boat. That goes for marine electrical components too, like starters, alternators, voltage regulators, blowers , etc..CommanderX said:What is the difference between an auto carb and marine?DBAppraiser said:You can put a standard auto carb on there but if you get inspected you will get a ticket.
That sounds about right, I know he said something about 2(maybe he said secondaries) were not opening up, and some rust too, sounded like a new one is in order...DBAppraiser said:The difference is in the way an auto and a marine carb handle fumes and overflow of fuel. Actually OB1 is the guy to ask this question and I'm sure he will jump in eventually. Also marine fuel pumps are different as well. As for starters and altinators you will be hard pressed to be able to tell the differences just by looking at them. In most cases those components have to be opened up to see if they are marine compliant.
Riverfishin, were you told that the secondaries weren't opening up?
That's exactly right, DBA Tup: . As for not being able to tell the difference by looking at electrical components, that's why it's critical that they be marine rated. In the case of the electrical components, marine grade component are supposed to not arc or spark, or the spark must be contained so it isn't exposed to any fuel vapors.DBAppraiser said:The difference is in the way an auto and a marine carb handle fumes and overflow of fuel. Actually OB1 is the guy to ask this question and I'm sure he will jump in eventually. Also marine fuel pumps are different as well. As for starters and altinators you will be hard pressed to be able to tell the differences just by looking at them. In most cases those components have to be opened up to see if they are marine compliant.
Thanks for the info. I'll know more tomorrow about how much, but they were thinking $400-600 for new carb or up to 4-5 hours to fix....I'll have to ask where the rust is?OB-1 said:RiverFishin, I think your mechanic may be trying to take you for a ride! Carburetors are made out of aluminum which doesn't rust. The only parts made of steel are the butterflies and the shafts, both of which can be cleaned with a piece of emery cloth and re-installed no problem. Alot of mechanics out there don't want to do carb rebuilds because they just don't have the skills or the patients. You are free to do what you want but a new carb is $300.00 plus dollars a carb rebuild kit is about $20.oo
It shouldn't take more than 2 hours to remove, rebuild, reinstall, and readjust that carb. Even at $90.00 p/hr that is still only 200 to 225 bucks. If you want I can give you my phone number if you want more info.
Yup! The man speaks the truth. Seems like you're getting a "let's screw him" surcharge...OB-1 said:4 or 5 Hours? Hell when I was working in the boat shops I could have had the engined pulled, disasembled and off to the machine shop for for boring and honing faster than that!!!! Hey man I am not kidding some one is trying to screw you here!!!!
Couldn't be said any straighter! Rebuild the one you have, and then spend the rest of what you would have paid this so called shop on goodies for the boat Tup:OB-1 said:4 or 5 Hours? Hell when I was working in the boat shops I could have had the engined pulled, disasembled and off to the machine shop for for boring and honing faster than that!!!! Hey man I am not kidding some one is trying to screw you here!!!!