jhjesse
Well-Known Member
First of all, if anyone has already done this then disregard..
Rebuilt the carbs on the Challenger 1800. After completing the task I cranked the engines and checked everything to make sure there were no leaks or if I had forgotten something. All good no problems so off to the lake.
Got the boat in the water started the engines and idled out past the no wake zone. While accelerating the engines, it became apparent that some carb adjustment would be required. Back to the dock, popped the lid and removed the air box to make adjustments. While upside down in the engine bay with sweat dripping in my eye trying to find the damn low speed adjusting screws with a mirror, screwdriver and flashlight in hand, I started thinking there must be a better way to do this. After the 4th time the tip of the screwdriver fell off the adjusting screw combined with turning it the wrong way trying to hurry before all my blood rushed to my head, I decided enough is enough, loaded her up and went home.
On the way home I was thinking (I know...scary right) about how to keep the tip of the screwdriver from falling off the adjusting screw. I could just reach in and adjust with my fingers, but they are too fat, so I need some sort of tool.
After looking around the shop I came upon some old 1/4 inch drive sockets. Bingo!! The 1/4 inch size fit perfect on the screw with little play. Ground a slot in the top of the socket and attached it to driver. Works perfect...much easier and lets me be more accurate. Sorry for the long boring description. Here are some pics.
Rebuilt the carbs on the Challenger 1800. After completing the task I cranked the engines and checked everything to make sure there were no leaks or if I had forgotten something. All good no problems so off to the lake.
Got the boat in the water started the engines and idled out past the no wake zone. While accelerating the engines, it became apparent that some carb adjustment would be required. Back to the dock, popped the lid and removed the air box to make adjustments. While upside down in the engine bay with sweat dripping in my eye trying to find the damn low speed adjusting screws with a mirror, screwdriver and flashlight in hand, I started thinking there must be a better way to do this. After the 4th time the tip of the screwdriver fell off the adjusting screw combined with turning it the wrong way trying to hurry before all my blood rushed to my head, I decided enough is enough, loaded her up and went home.
On the way home I was thinking (I know...scary right) about how to keep the tip of the screwdriver from falling off the adjusting screw. I could just reach in and adjust with my fingers, but they are too fat, so I need some sort of tool.
After looking around the shop I came upon some old 1/4 inch drive sockets. Bingo!! The 1/4 inch size fit perfect on the screw with little play. Ground a slot in the top of the socket and attached it to driver. Works perfect...much easier and lets me be more accurate. Sorry for the long boring description. Here are some pics.
