An excellent video, I used it for my first attempt at a rebuild but a significant improvement for this process is after the carb is mounted to the block but BEFORE bolts are tightened (just catch some of the threads on the studs) and all other steps you mention are completed, install the idle/choke assembly. This made the installation very much easier as compared to what was demonstrated in your video.
@micskates4208 күн бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Just cleaned my carby on the 2002 15hp and your video helped me out big time!
@davidaguiar13873 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Love these 2 stoke Merc's with shift in the tiller feature. My favorite PB's of all time really. Just bought another (well used) 15 hp and it's going to need a carb rebuild this weekend.
@deanh71902 жыл бұрын
Hi Sterling, Thanks for posting this video. Very helpful👍 Referencing 10:00 on the video: I discovered an improved way to place the thin gasket portion when assembling the fuel pump. I placed it onto the outer housing / cover, dropped the bolts through and then easily placed it atop the rest of the assy. The hanging screws automatically align the gasket perfectly and it went right together.
@martinmarine5292 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@rweinc14242 жыл бұрын
Very well done! The best and most accurate of all the demonstrations! Very much appreciated!
@EastArkMark2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great detailed video on this carburetor cleaning and rebuild. I would have never tackled this project had it not been for you making it seem so simple. Same with the video about replacing the thermostat. My motor thanks you also! Glad I found your channel. Keep making these Mercury Outboard videos. I'm sure I'll need more info soon.
@moomba20093 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very clear and easy to follow. I'm told "don't lose the BB"... the kit is expensive. I'll be tackling this today.
@andrewelliot70392 жыл бұрын
instablaster
@randyluvan96233 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just cleaned mine and followed your instructions. My kit must be different because some of the gaskets was a lot easier than yours.
@pascaldeladurantaye39482 жыл бұрын
I just did it at home thanks to your video. Thank you so much!
@bretryan4151 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sterling for a great instructional video. Just a warning to others , as my kit didn't come with the paper gaskets for the brass screws. It had a stainless and a brass washer that didn't fit them anyways. So make sure to do as you say and get the genuine kit. Cheers from Australia and keep up the great videos. Cheers.
@the-trojan Жыл бұрын
Great video! concise well thought out production
@82HEADCASE3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video and watched just as I ordered a kit for my yr 2000 mariner/mercury carb Now I have a step by step Thanks agen👍
@randycox77496 ай бұрын
Good straight forward instruction without all the fluff.
@frank85343 жыл бұрын
thank you for taking the time and making this video.
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
No problem glad you enjoyed them!
@danottie53692 жыл бұрын
Very informative and very well explained (like a real pro).... Thank you !
@Mr-Myautorepair Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I look forward to more interesting content on these 2-stroke engines. Greetings from Italy
@ryanfarrell4002 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate great vid. Helped me along the way !!
@beverleygregory Жыл бұрын
this was the best info out there thanks
@wadewacker7276 Жыл бұрын
This video is a God send!! Thank you sir. Well explained👍
@robguilfoil2470 Жыл бұрын
Very precise explanation. Thank you.
@hunterslifestyle6253 ай бұрын
Awesome video, very thorough!!! Thanks
@hunterterrell3 жыл бұрын
Great videos. I have this same motor and really appreciate the content. I would love to see a short video of one of these motors running correctly at idle and at speed. Mine smokes an excessive amount (or at least I think it does). A video of a correctly tuned/maintained motor would be a great reference. Thanks for the videos!
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you just need to get out there and run it on the water. These motors don’t like to be at idle for a long period of time they will start to build up and smoke a lot.
@brod1231310 ай бұрын
You are an awesome human being
@michaelmarshall77452 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@swinginchick1232 жыл бұрын
THANK you for the video. My little 8 hp runs best with the choke open or half open. Then after it warms up the darn thing smells like its flooding. Then it won't start. Wait a day and starts right up. So I want to rebuild the carb and see if that helps. I bet the jet is dirty. After watching this video I bet I can do it myself.
@stefanvanvee3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, very helpful! Greetings from Holland :-)
@melinh702 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video and repair kit information
@stevejones61113 жыл бұрын
Great video. You explained it well. That looks like a good quality carb kit. I bought a carb kit from an E-Bay vender for my 1999 Mech 25. It has a very similar carb with slight differences from this one. Taking in the account that these kits will fit many different carb applications you need to check the fit of the gasket against the OEM gaskets. Air flow is important. In my kit the gasket between the carb and engine had to be re-cut to add the circular cuts in the sides of the big opening like the OEM gasket has. On the same gasket the small hole that connects the engine vacuum to the fuel pump was placed wrong. It looks like a slot opening on the after market gasket. I had to take a paper punch and make the slot longer to align the gasket up to the opening in the carb so the vacuum flows unrestricted.
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
Yes the carburetors on the 25 are very similar. I’ve used the same kit a few times and it seems to work well I ordered the rest of them that he had in stock at the time.
@seananholland37263 жыл бұрын
Thank you again! So helpful.
@Nick-cq1ps Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial!
@kxfishhunt23312 жыл бұрын
My spring shot off and is now lost time to order a new part smh thanks for your video
@michaeljdixon1Ай бұрын
Very well done! Thank you
@antoinegoulet590 Жыл бұрын
Such a good video. Just tackled this with my 17 yr old son for his motor and worked like a charm. Truly appreciate this video. Thank you.
@mariocamalieri8109 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video!
@user-wm1xj7jr4m11 ай бұрын
Very informative. Thank you.
@blackfin103 жыл бұрын
great video, thank you
@jnfrnnds3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video man, it is really usefull!
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
No problem anytime!
@emmagranton41073 жыл бұрын
Perfect, thank you
@cpwatching5647 Жыл бұрын
Well done - thank you!
@robdonald12462 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Good step by step video. Good pace for the inexperienced to follow. Nice calm voice to keep you from getting too uptight.
@eveliohernandez6033 ай бұрын
Very very very good video. Thanks
@johnjones-uz4pi2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm so glad I've found your channel. U are a great engineer. I've just bought a 15hp 2 stroke Hangkai outboard direct from china. I believe they r a complete replica of a discontinued line of Older Mercury engines. Do u know if the part numbers in your vids would be compatible for me? Many thanks.... jj
@dannyrusso82792 жыл бұрын
I very nice video, considering I'm rebuilding the same carb. One question.... what energizes the fuel pump? On many fuel pumps I see at least two ports, in and out. On this fuel pump there are no ports. Is the pump operated by the suction in the carb itself, and all fuel connections are located within the carb? Also, I had a leak in the small diameter hose at the bottom of the carb. What is that hose for, overflow gases?
@sandrahealy83022 жыл бұрын
Thank for your great videos. I got my carb cleaned but the top of my fuel pump broke off right after the motor started. ( the piece that has a screw through it). What is that screw for? Will the fuel pump work with that piece broken off?
@neiloboidicin58152 жыл бұрын
Best videos on KZbin. Trust me I have watched them all. Quick question... The correct side up of the float and float height. The manual states one inch, but it doesn't say 1 inch from the needle rim end or 1 inch from the bottom of the bowl (top of the centre tube). Thanks for the content. Ever in Ireland... I'll buy you a pint... or two.
@rrumbler1 Жыл бұрын
Like all the others said excellent video and thanks for putting it out there. What wasn’t excellent is that I did loose the bb that goes inside the accelerator pump any word on where I can find one or part #?
@MrMikepaul811 ай бұрын
Thank you
@JosephR4202 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
@vincentim543 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Thanks.
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
No problem
@swinginchick123 Жыл бұрын
I just rebuilt my 8 hp merc after watching your video. When i assembled the fuel pump gaskets together just as you did and reinstalled the carb back onto the motor, squeezed the fuel bulb i had gas pouring out of the fuel pump. So i took it all apart and used the other gasket that was a one piece with the rubber bladder. Put it all back together and now it doesn't leak, but having a really hard time getting it started. Do you have video of how to set up the linkage on these motors.
@jefflobbestael3176 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the Carb rebuild video - where's the follow up for tuning?
@joemoore13793 ай бұрын
Love the video! Once reassembled I get fuel dripping/squirting out of the section that has the spring (video reference 3.20) is that supposed to happen? Gasket seemed fine and screws were tight, theres a little hole on the side it comes out of
@toddlevick60163 жыл бұрын
Do you have one rebuilding the carb on the 5hp Mercury 2 stroke? I inherited it from my dad and I know it hasn’t been started in at least 8-10 years. It’s been stored inside in a dry location. I’m guessing it’s somewhere between a 1986-2006. I have the serial number but not sure how to find out more about this motor including the right carb rebuild kit.
@SHJ10113 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your rebuild kit? I think I need a whole new fuel pump, but I cant find one anywhere.
@garyslate27892 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for some parts for my vintage 1968-1970 mercury 6 HP main fuel line to carb and gasket set if possible to help. Very apreciated thanks.
@ericwozny82682 жыл бұрын
Great video but I need help with my 1978 model. Can I update to a new carb?
@kieranburns64826 күн бұрын
This was a really helpful video and I was able to rebuild easily. However the little gasket shown at 6:15 in the video with the channel cut out. Should fuel come out of this when priming the engine with the fuel bulb? or have I missed something, Any help appreciated.
@joej.4170 Жыл бұрын
I have gas coming out of the small vent tube that goes to the crankcase in 2 places. Not sure why. Soon has i turn the motor over gas sprays out of the small tube. I rebuilt the carburetor but thinking it may be the reed valves? Not sure how to test those or replace them?
@jimmymiata7855 Жыл бұрын
I feel like my float movement is minimized due to the brass fork being bent a little. Idk tho it’s a brand new rebuild kit from quicksilver. Any thoughts? I don’t believe these have a float adjustment. I may be incorrect tho
@Andrew-vc4pj2 жыл бұрын
Which way does the float go on? Is there a way to tell on the piece?
@Andrew-vc4pj2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to the gasket replacement kit?
@lindsayhawkes54462 жыл бұрын
Great video well done, I just shelled out AUD $855 to have the carby overhauled. Dropped the boat into the water and it would not run, ripped out the carby found the bottom jet was blocked and that BB is no where to be found. Bet the repairer lost it any body know what size the ball actually is you cannot order it separately
@NeilWelner11 күн бұрын
Did you find the BB anywhere? I just lost mine while disassembling. Not sure the specs on it.
@thomaskeeney7445 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find the part number for carburetor? I've tried looking on the Mercury website in the parts catalog but it doesn't pull up ANYTHING for the serial number on my unit.
@Anthony-du3he2 жыл бұрын
Hi can you do a video on timing these engines?
@mugsymydog2 жыл бұрын
Sir, I have a 1986 Mercury 6hp but my carburetor does not have the plastic assembly with the spring and diaphragm in it. Mine has a solid piece thith the stop screw in it. I believe the model is Wmc5a. I do not understand how this pulses to get fuel ? There is nobody in my area that works on these old outboards. there is also a hose off the carburetor but not in the same location as the one on your carburetor. It was not connected to anything. I see a "T" in your vent hose , can you tell me where that hose connects on the engine ? Thanks
@benkanobe750011 ай бұрын
Do you guys sell the original Mercury Kit or is an aftermarket OK?
@georgie2158 Жыл бұрын
I opened my carburetor and previous owner lost small BB ball. What does the small check ball BB do?
@triplex7144 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate do you have a vid for the 1997 20hp ml?
@jeromequequesah3800 Жыл бұрын
Hello I have a 1989 Mercury 9.9 2 stroke. I ordered a carb rebuild kit from a local shop and they gave me a Yamaha kit. I called and they said it will work but I'm still unsure. Will it work?
@geesss86752 жыл бұрын
How can I get the small BB in the primer enrichment above the spring? I dropped mine and cannot afford $130 for a complete overhaul kit. Excellent video. I just found your channel and subscribed.
@martinmarine5292 жыл бұрын
Find out Facebook page we sell them.
@riverrivers2502 жыл бұрын
@7:50. That top part bubbles out gas on mine…. When at full throttle it wont leak but when it bogs down at full throttle it bubbles/leaks gas,,,, can it be cause the holes are clogged up????
@andrewdickinson7503 Жыл бұрын
Where can I find a new ball bearing that is in the carb? Part number plz
@rabahsakhraoui64482 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful video. Sir I'm from Algérie. you can tell me how can i get this repair kit i have mercury mariner 9.9 2 strocke engine. and can you find an address to buy it. Thanks very much.
@johnmcgee11443 жыл бұрын
Great video i would just like to ask will that gasket kit fit a mariner 25hp i have looked in the service manual and can not find parts number in it thanks in advance
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
Yes same kit
@johnmcgee11443 жыл бұрын
@@martinmarine529 thanks Martin
@scottzaboski28083 жыл бұрын
How about working on a 1985 Mercury 75 hp 2 stoke
@Hefner4132 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I am in the process of cleaning my carb. Unfortunately my carb does not have the TOP plate cover that you remove at 6:20. Is this part vital for function? Thanks
@boatrvme8478 Жыл бұрын
No...some models don't have cover.
@tommylowe5492 жыл бұрын
Great video. I did everything then reinstalled the carb primed it and it started. It run great for a min or two. Now when I prime it gas comes out of the hole on tHe fuel pump. Any suggestions on the problem.
@melinh702 жыл бұрын
Where’s the hole on the fuel pump?
@chadschafer38903 ай бұрын
I have a question for you. I have a late 80s merc 2 stroke 9.9 and i was rebuilding the carb. I of course lost the bb that you had at the 14 min mark in this video. I cant find that part by itself anywhere online. Is it available or do you have any idea where i could get one. Really appreciate any feedback
@szymonderda58712 күн бұрын
Hello, can you please provide the catalog number of the repair kits for this carburetor
@bryanhuff56712 жыл бұрын
Very good point about the ball ( BB ) on the carburetor Bowl. I sure hope someone looks at these comments again because I'm right in the middle of rebuilding my carburetor and the little BB I speak of is missing! Where can I get another one? I've looked everywhere and can't find one. Hope somebody can help me. Thanks
@martinmarine5292 жыл бұрын
I seldom just find me on Facebook. I just type in Martin Marine and look for my logo with the guy in the Jon boat silhouette.
@bryanhuff56712 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply, but not sure what you are referring to? Do you know where I can get ahold of the little BB or ball I am speaking of? Thanks very much.
@goneFishing-yx5zy Жыл бұрын
Is that carb the same as a 1995 mariner 25hp
@Ken-tc5mp3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sterling .Great video/instruction. -I want to just replace my jet, as shown in part of your vid. Can I just order that? My 8hp 2stroke '97 merc starts on first pull every time..idles well, runs very well low speed and med speed. Bogs down and starts to stall when attempting high speed. Used to work very well on High. Think the jet is partially clogged. -Also..any vids coming about adjusting the carb while running past + - the 1 1/2 turns you advise. Thank you Ken
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
Yes you can replace the jet. In the part of the video where I show you how to spray out the jet if you look in there you will see a flat tip screw. You can just screw that out and that’s actually your jet.
@michaelredford7869 Жыл бұрын
@@martinmarine529 so the little piece you put in point facing down it won’t go in and stay straight
@harrykapper74103 жыл бұрын
I replaced the float and I'm not sure if I did it right. Is there any advice on the little piece of metal that creates the spring action?
@aedanpersonal8433 жыл бұрын
make sure the pointy side is facing down when you drop it in the hole
@Upliftyourbrothers3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I have a question. In the hole on the bottom that the main jet holds the bowl on. When I look up inside those threads there is a brass piece. It looks bent off to one side. What is that and is there a way to remove it?
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
I would replace the jet
@hansmeyerplett2 жыл бұрын
I would also like to know....
@zachnielsen5279 Жыл бұрын
I know you didn’t say 25 hp but would it be the same? Mine is a 2000
@Nimashet Жыл бұрын
no adjustment video?
@wmantlo3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Does this same kit fit the 25HP model? (same years)
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
Yes
@jasonm52883 жыл бұрын
I have a 115hp mercury 2 stroke 1995 outboard. I don’t have the serial number, but would this carb kit work?
@carpediem199993 жыл бұрын
probably not.
@keeganic843 жыл бұрын
Will this kit and video work for the Force branded 15 hp outboard? 1984-95
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
No
@pacman45683 жыл бұрын
Nothing will help a Force engine.
@jeffreydennis3337Ай бұрын
Is this carburetor similar to a 1983?
@craftbrewer54012 жыл бұрын
I have a 2-stroke 9.9 Mariner outboard 1989 that I am working on. If I pour gas into the throat of the carb, it starts and stays running. It also restarts on first pull. But if I leave it one day, I can not restart it without pouring gas into the carb. Any idea what to look for on the carb?
@boatrvme8478 Жыл бұрын
Fuel pump.
@huntersalyers16892 жыл бұрын
Hey I was wondering where I would be able to buy a BB for the primer. I purchased this motor used and it doesn’t have one when I took it apart. If I can’t buy just the BB will something that I can buy local work?
@lindsayhawkes54462 жыл бұрын
Did you by any chance find out what the size of the BB was I am in need of one
@huntersalyers16892 жыл бұрын
@@lindsayhawkes5446 negative, just bought the whole kit
@davidcastano70092 ай бұрын
Hola me podrían alludar que número de chicler lleva Mercury 15 hp americano gracias
@bobbyschantz1222 жыл бұрын
Hey Martin. Should the little tube that goes through the center of the bowl be perfectly centered in there? Mine is pushed off to one side in there
@Tiamu-df4mh2 жыл бұрын
why did you get a gasket with an improperly sized hole in? I have a 1998 merc 25 hp 2 stroke and when i call merc they ask for my serial number so i can go find the right parts...i haven't ordered it yet but are you saying they might send me the wrong gaskets? if i order parts and give the rep my serial number and that rep send me the wrong gasket or anything else, that person is going to have a really really bad day. please explain how you ended up with a gasket that doesn't fit?
@martinmarine5292 жыл бұрын
It comes with gaskets for 6-25hp it has both in the kit.
@donnabittinger34763 жыл бұрын
Did the needle valve have a wire clip on it ?
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
If you’re talking about what I think you are no. Find me on my Facebook page Martin Marine and send me a picture of what you’re talking about.
@donnabittinger34763 жыл бұрын
@@martinmarine529 some needles have a small wire clip holding them to the metal float flapper . Just checking to make sure my mercy didn’t have one
@schoonysbugz7273 Жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of a choke friction ball? The "bb" you said not to lose!? I bought a motor that someone lost the spring and ball...carb kit came with spring but not the ball.
@Mighty1313132 ай бұрын
I ran into the same issue on a 1988 mercury 25 hp. What part number did you find on that bb and where did buy it?
@topanoreal3 жыл бұрын
whether the carburetor 15 and 25 are the same ??
@martinmarine5293 жыл бұрын
They are very similar there are a few differences though.
@anthonyhere16742 жыл бұрын
hello and thanks for the video. i have a carburetor just like the one in the video and i want to replace the fuel pump would you happen to have a part number for the fuel pump? i have searched but can't seem to find thank you
@sandrahealy83022 жыл бұрын
Did you find one? The top of my fuel pump broke off today. Looking for part number.
@MIAFIRE Жыл бұрын
Martin I rebuilt the carburetor and still does not start how do I know if I am getting spark
@eduffy4937 Жыл бұрын
Can unscrew plugs and connect to plug wires and look at visible spark.