Is a carb kit nessary for a carb rebuild?

[quick_68]

I have been working on my two ski's the past weekend and finally got both ski's carbs off and ready to be rebuilt. I was wondering if a rebuild kit for these are necessary. I have rebuilt other carbs for 4 wheelers, cars, trucks and sometimes the gaskets are all rubber and in good condition. I usually then reuse those gaskets and save time/money.
Are there any gaskets that have to be replaced or will defiantly need replaced?
Thanks for the help!
Both ski’s are 98’s
XP limited and GTX limited

 

[Nate Surveyor]

Truth be told, it varies. I got mine apart, and cleaned up, and re-assembled without any kit.

If you have a 2 carb one, you might get one kit, just in case.

Nate

 

[quick_68]

Thanks
I plan on doing them both so ill probably get one kit

 

[quick_68]

Well I took one set apart. Everything was decent. The filters were plugged pretty well. After cleaning them with a stiff bristle brush I noticed that there was still some discolored parts on the mesh. I think I’m going to just buy set of rebuild kits so I can do it right instead of having something go wrong down the road. Also the rubber o-ring that goes around the seat to seal it in the carb had a tiny chunk out of it. I know from previous rebuilds with other carbs usually this will allow gas to seep around and mess with the amount of fuel the engine gets.

Anyone know where I can get some good inexpensive rebuild kits?
Thanks!

 

[timmyboy76]

seadoowarehouse.com

 

[quick_68]

Thank ya much :cheers:

 

[quick_68]

Well I started looking into just buying the small filters and o-rings for the seats in the carbs. I looked at the diaphragms as well; I noticed that they have a suction look to them. They are not flat across like new ones. Is this going to be a problem for me? Should I buy new diaphragms as well or that ok that they are formed around the rubber gaskets?
Thanks!