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Hi: I am writing because it seems you might have knowledge about this 1957 30hp Elgin I have. I have successfully found homes for all the engines acquired with my little Thompson except for this Elgin. The other day I had a good look at it and decided that kit might indeed run as is. First stumbling block is the fuel inlet nozzle. It is visible in the pic of the front of the engine on lower right. It’s unlike any others I’ve seen, do you you if there are hose connectors made or available for it? In all the docs I got with this ‘deal’ I got a parts book for the engine and an instruction manual for the Elgin “skipper” remote control unit. The page in the parts manual that references the fuel connector is attached here. I think part #16 is what I need? Notice there is no part number for the inlet fuel nozzle given, or maybe it’s part of the assembly called out as #16? What do you think? Also, does anybody know where I can get the missing units and pieces needed to put this fuel tank back in working order? It’s the original that came with the engine so It would be nice to have them kept together. Thanks for any comments or help! Regards Tom Alex.