when to do a carb rebuild

[prawntrap]

I have 1997 150 johnson.Engines running good.Have read many posts on carb rebuilds.Have never had a rebuild on these carbs.What would be the first sign that a rebuild was going to be necessary?Just curious.........Thanks PT

[Bassmeister]

Personally, I wouldn't worry if ya running the engine and all's well. If the carbs start acting up or leaking or it sits for an excessively long time then I would consider getting it done, usually 6 mos to a year with no stabil or BRP 2+4. The gurus may have a hours accumalated or years thing but I've never heard of it!

[ChampioNman]

The Jr. Mod is getting it! Ocaisnoally look at the carb bowls and check the bb's at the base and see it they are weeping . Either seal or replace the bowls as needed. Big problem is carb rebuilders over torque the base screws and warp the bowls.

[prawntrap]

thanks guys....was just wondering