Re: Need an OMC carb needle clip

[amuller]

quote outbdnut2:

A similar clip was used on several automotive carbs too. I’ve seen motors with the clip left off that work fine too.
Dave

Yes, most of the time it doesn’t matter. The issue is that occasionally a rubber-tipped needle will stick in it’s seat and "no gas." Metal tipped needles don’t have the clip as the are far less likely to stick (but a lot more likely to leak). Of course, there are setups with metal needles and rubber seats.