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I would at least remove the high and low speed needles,
spray and blow passages again, and install new needle
packing if needed.Prepare to be boarded!
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Looks pretty clean to me… Is this an engine you are going to use regularly? If not, I would just finish inspecting it and put it back together the way it is, just be sure to drain the fuel out of the carb when you are done using it.
I would invest in the good OMC rebuild kit if you plan to use the engine regularly, those old gaskets/seals won’t stand up well to today’s fuels.
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Why would you want to use Loctite on a carb bowl drain screw? Why not a use the yellow Teflon tape (for gas) and/or a new piece of gasket material for a washer? If the threads are stripped, why not tap the next bigger screw size and use a bigger screw. JMHO
Let me try to answer your questions:
“Why would you want to use Loctite on a carb bowl drain screw?”
The drain plug comes with a sealant directly from the factory. In this case, I recommended Loctite as a thread sealer. The thread sealer helps insure against a leak. It’s also a quick, simple, and effective solution.
“Why not use the yellow Teflon tape (for gas) and/or a new piece of gasket material for a washer?’
The yellow Teflon tape is probably fine. This seems like a matter of preference. As far as the new piece of gasket material for a washer, that’s not going to work. This is a cylindrical plug, not a screw with a head.
” If the threads are stripped, why not tap the next bigger screw size and use a bigger screw.”
We don’t know if the threads are indeed stripped at this point, but if they are yours sounds like a good solution.
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