Bucaneer, thanks for the diagram. Funny thing is, the diagram does not show the inside of the inside of the upper half of the carb where the inlet needle seat is located and the float is attached. Either way, I was able to get everything apart but the inlet needle seat that sits behind the float. I was able to get both the other needles out along with the seals that go in there as well. I may have to get that half of the carb body because the ears for the float pin are slightly broken. One is open towards the float in this direction –> and the other is open in this direction ^ .. When I opened it up it looked like the pin was in good position and the old float did move back and forth. I am hoping that I wont have to replace it and will check by putting in the new pin with the new float and see if it will hold. If not I will need to get at least half of a new carb.
Fleetwin,
I have attached pics of the parts kits I have to use to rebuild still. The first pic shows the new solenoids, spark plug wires, spark plugs, and plug wire attachments. The second pic shows the tune up kit(condensor, points, etc) and the Head gaskets. The third pic shows the impeller and gear housing seal kit. The last pic shows the Carb repair kit with float valve and set and the sub assembly. I have a carb bowl gasket coming and I will also be buying the new fuel lines. I dont know if I have everything to address each item you listed but I have at least most of it for sure.
I did do a compression test before I even started this whole thing. The test showed an even compression on each side at a reasonable reading. It think I would like to check to see if the rings on the pistons need to be changed/replaced. I am not sure if I should do anything else to the cylinders/cylinder walls.
One problem I have is that I cannot seem to get the motor to swing up on its axis. I cant get the locking mechanism to loosen enough to swing the engine up to get under and loosen the power head screws. It looks like there is some kind of adjustable rod that sits behind the main drive shaft housing and it doesnt push down far enough to release the locking stud the sits in the slots. I am either missing something in the process very simple or I will have to go about it another way to get at the inner workings of that area.
If I am missing some repair parts that are not shown in the pics provided, please let me know what I still need. I plan on doing a complete overhaul where possible with the exception of possibly a few items not needed. Thanks in advance for all you help.
Harmattan1
