1999 25hp Mercury carb rebuild

[Jay415]

I have the carb almost fully disassembled but in the primer chamber after removing the brass plug, there is a spring, then a silver ball, then a split ring and a red rubber o-ring.

How do I get that split ring out? I tried picking it out with an awl. Didn't work.

Also how do I get the new one in?

I can post a pic later if needed.

I have he service manual which only gives my a schematic.

[Jay415]

Ok go it out. Is there an easy way to get the new one in?

[boats.net]

Not really, just opposite to the way it came out.