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Old 05-07-2015 | 10:37 PM
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Got carbs today... Wow these are nice!!!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]540825[/ATTACH]
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Old 05-07-2015 | 10:38 PM
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Will they make you pop a wheelie ? He. he.
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Old 05-08-2015 | 07:20 AM
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Those are not Marine carbs?
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Old 05-08-2015 | 07:24 AM
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Those are not Marine carbs?
They are as soon as they get bolted on a marine engine.
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Old 05-08-2015 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TAStevens
Those are not Marine carbs?
I can make them marine with candy cane vents.... I am willing to bet 70% of boats do not have marine carbs.... Look at all the boats with braided line and AN fittings.... Not rated.... But 90% have that.... Is what it is
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:08 AM
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What part number are you using ? I called Quick fuel and they said there is special tuning and colored black for marine use. This this true?
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:23 AM
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Mine are anodized Black with J-tube vents...I guess there are 2 ways to do most anything?!

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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by TAStevens
Mine are anodized Black with J-tube vents...I guess there are 2 ways to do most anything?!
Guess I'm idiot... Oh well ... I am more up to marine standards then many so I'm ok with it...
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:32 AM
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J tubes are not a coast guard requirement.
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Old 05-08-2015 | 08:45 AM
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No disrespect intended! Just saying everybody has their own way of doing things!
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