TOPIC: Merc 500 Carb ( BallPark ) settings ?

Merc 500 Carb ( BallPark ) settings ? 13 years 1 month ago #83520

DLB68 Topic Author Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 142 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	Wondering about this , as I am rebuilding 2 shelf carbs.. I just don't want the drama of being 2 turns out of setting when it comes to fine tuning... A bunch of spare pieces will usually make a fine running piece of equipment, with the right tuning. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Merc 500 Carb ( BallPark ) settings ? 13 years 1 month ago #83532

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Just went through this on a 1967 Merc 500 Thunderbolt. Set about 1 and one half turns out then be prepared to set the mixture rich when you get to setting it up (in gear) on the water. Setting to the rich side makes all the difference in a reliable transition from neutral to forward or reverse.

Hope that helps,
Bill