I never put fuel in it, as the spark plug wire was extra toasty.
I’m pretty sure if would have leaked though!
Just have to finish cleaning the gas tank and then the carb
is the only thing left for a test start.

joecb wrote:

Bucc, I know that you are really handy with repairs, but I think that that carb is a gone -er.

Joe B

Joe, I agree, but desperation brings innovation,
or most likely frustration!

I have a box of old lawnmower carbs……. maybe
I make an adapter plate…… I’m afraid none
of them are “poppet” valve carbs though!

Tubs, want ad was posted yesterday. More than likely I’ll be waiting
by the photo like the Maytag repair man.
In the mean time, I’m attempting a “Red Green” repair on the old carb
so I can see if it’s going to run! …….. just have to find the duct tape!

Monte, I have an idea in progress in fixing the carb, but also found a used carb
on Ebay about an hour ago. Will go ahead and finish my attempted fix
so I can try to fire it up before the replacement carb arrives.

I put a few 1/8″ NPT threads into the old fuel passage, just below the float needle.
I then threaded the end of some 3/8″ brass tubing about 1-1/4″ long to screw
into the fuel passage. On the side of this brass tubing I silver soldered
a piece of the fitting that the 3/16″ tubing from the gas tank will attach to.
On the bottom of the brass tube I threaded it to accept a cap, so one can
still install or remove the needle.

After all that I silver soldered around the broken out area of the old casting
to secure the whole mess in place. Tomorrow I’ll do some “prettying up” of the
solder, and test if further sealing is needed for no leaks, or if I wasted a half of a day, lol.

I finished cleaning the inside of the tank today as well, so perhaps I may
be able to see if it’s going to run soon!