Wondering if anyone knows I'd they are interchangAble
I need a new carb for a01 scrambler 500 found a
Carb for predator 500 looks basically the same in pics
Fuel ports different location no big deal but will it fit on scrambler
Intake my carbs pretty beat up so don't want to bother
Rebuilding

 

Never saw one that had the Predator carb swap,but anythings possible. Carbs are similar,with exception of the air cap/diaphram and the carb vent.Problem is the Predaors' carb is the Mikuni BSR42 while yours is the BST40 which is slightly smaller. May not be able to cram it in the intake manifold. Unless your carb is broken or corroded a simple rebuild kit could help.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polaris-Scrambler-500-1998-1999-2000-2001-2002-Carb-Carburetor-Kit-/381225011254?hash=item58c2c80836&vxp=mtr

 

Was going to try rebuilt but the case has jb weld in
Multiple areas so afraid I would
Cause more damage.
Weird thing is ran great sat for few weeks and
Now will only stay running with starter fluid.
Was just hoping for the easiest fix with new carb

 

If it just stays running with ether,then you could just have trash in the jets.Plus not a bad idea to check valve clearance along with the cam lobes themselves. Even though it's a 2001 model,and has the HO cam,you never know..

 

Thanks for your help. Am just alittle hesitate to
Remove fuel bowl looks like the center bolt head
Is covered with jb weld.
Would you know if the bowl is available
Usually just check auction site but didn't find one

 

Float bowl here(if available) shows to be $38. Item #50.Dirt Cheap Yamaha, Polaris, Suzuki & Kawasaki OEM Parts & Accessories – Cycle Parts Warehouse
Did find something on ebay on a Predator carb that was removed from a Scrambler 500..http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-Polaris-Predator-500-Carburetor-Carb-Stock-OEM-Factory-04-Scrambler-Upgrade-/321728920935?hash=item4ae889bd67&vxp=mtrIF that's the case and it can fit the Scrambler 500,there are after markets carbs for Predators.This is entirely up to you. If you just need the carb bowl,I'd get it,less trouble in the long run!Carburetor Fits Polaris Predator 500 2003 2006 New Carb | eBay

 

can i thro another forum in here... guys over there might have done it