Utter failure. I suck.

After following this thread it made me think of this Two and a Half Men episode.
I think most, if not all, of us have been in a similar situation at some point.
I hope you find a little humor in it.
 
Geez, a guy throws one internet hissy fit about his frustration about f*cking up his outboard carb rebuilt and all of a sudden he's an offended, depressed quitter.

Y'all, I'm okay. I was pissed off at first and vented a bit here. I thought it might be relevant since some folks on here are familiar with my rough-running Honda. I've posted about it before and I nearly got one guy on here stranded on a mountain reservoir with me a month or so ago, because of my carb issues.

I enjoy the banter! And my humor and patience on Monday mornings ain't always 100%.

I tried to rebuild a carb with little guidance and didn't get it right the first time. Oh well. Now I just want to get the thing fixed and running and yeah I am pretty over the idea of trying it again with essentially the same knowledge base that gave me my initial result. I'm over my headlights without some hands-on guidance--I admit it!
 
Fourbtgait said:
It’s not that you’re a failure, just you found one thing you’re not adept at. The same as the guy who can rebuild a carb and says it easy, anyone can, has other areas he is not good at.
I learned years ago carbs are not my thing, car, truck, chainsaw, I don’t care. But I excel at multiple other things. Nothing to beat yourself up about.
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Well said.

Have you considered trading something you do well, for a rebuild of the carb?

I have done a lot of trading in my life. It also provides a way for education - for both...
 
RCF said:
Well said.

Have you considered trading something you do well, for a rebuild of the carb?

I have done a lot of trading in my life. It also provides a way for education - for both...
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Hadn't thought of that. Most of my friends are useless at this kind of stuff--mostly a bunch of educators and social workers who don't have experience with small engines. Or large engines. They take their engines to The Guy.

Anyone out there good at rebuilding carbs that wants to barter, PM me and we'll see if I have something of interest to offer.
 
Matt B said:
Geez, a guy throws one internet hissy fit about his frustration about f*cking up his outboard carb rebuilt and all of a sudden he's an offended, depressed quitter.

Y'all, I'm okay. I was pissed off at first and vented a bit here. I thought it might be relevant since some folks on here are familiar with my rough-running Honda. I've posted about it before and I nearly got one guy on here stranded on a mountain reservoir with me a month or so ago, because of my carb issues.

I enjoy the banter! And my humor and patience on Monday mornings ain't always 100%.

I tried to rebuild a carb with little guidance and didn't get it right the first time. Oh well. Now I just want to get the thing fixed and running and yeah I am pretty over the idea of trying it again with essentially the same knowledge base that gave me my initial result. I'm over my headlights without some hands-on guidance--I admit it!
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You'll have a small trade deficit with the outboard mechanic, but will be happier in the long run.
:)
 
might consider taking your carb to a local small engine repair shop, they deal with carb issues all the time, usually have a good inventory of parts on hand (lot of carbs parts cross-over) and generally charge reasonable.
 
I got the motor back from the shop. Have a laugh at my expense, please:

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I don’t get it. I asked the service manager if it was this screw that I took a picture of to aid my reassembly:

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He said he thought it was. He’s not the tech. But what other screw would it be? I am 90% sure I put that retainer screw back. I mean, I have the picture to help me! I didn’t have any leftover parts. All I can figure is maybe I put it in the ultrasonic tank and then dumped it out with the dirty water since it would fit through the spaces in the little basket that goes in the tank. It’s a mystery. What a boneheaded move. My dad used to say that “close” only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. And when I say have a laugh at my expense, I mean it literally. I have to laugh. What else can I do but cry? Meh. I’ll do better next time.
 
Regardless of the route to get there, glad to hear you are back in business and the motor is working well now.
SF
 
Matt B said:
I got the motor back from the shop. Have a laugh at my expense, please:

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And when I say have a laugh at my expense, I mean it literally. I have to laugh. What else can I do but cry? Meh. I’ll do better next time.
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Thanks for finishing the story and admitting the mistake. Some guys wouldn't. We've all been there. Hope you have a great time on the water.
 
Snopro said:
Thanks for finishing the story and admitting the mistake. Some guys wouldn't. We've all been there. Hope you have a great time on the water.
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Shoot, I ain’t too proud. If I had looked at the inside of more than one carb in my life I might’ve noticed before slapping it all back together. IDK man. Maybe I was thinking the upper part of the housing would hold that pin in? Hahaha whatever
 
Matt B said:
Shoot, I ain’t too proud. If I had looked at the inside of more than one carb in my life I might’ve noticed before slapping it all back together. IDK man. Maybe I was thinking the upper part of the housing would hold that pin in? Hahaha whatever
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You're a good sport Matt, glad it's running. And thanks for sharing the solution, I almost always find spitting fuel like that is a float issue.
 
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