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Removing carbureator

Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:48 pm
by wschneid
I have a 5.0 KW Westerbeke 5.0 BGE generator in my 1986 32' sedan flybridge. The generator did not work when I bought the boat 8 month ago. I decided to see if I could get it running. I replaced fuel pump, fuel filters, spark plugs, checked oil, etc. Amazingly it turned over right away, but didn't start. I used some starter fluid and it would start and run for a few seconds. So I am assuming the carburetor is fouled. I want to remove it to rebuild or replace it, but I can't figure how to remove it.
Has anyone done this or know where I can find instructions on how to get it off.

Bill Schneider

Re: Removing carbureator

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:45 am
by jralbert
call W'beke tech support or look for manual online

Re: Removing carbureator

Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 11:50 am
by EWRice
Most gas powered marine generators have electric fuel pumps. If yours does you need to make sure it is powering up while cranking. A test light will tell you if you have power to it.