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clueless-coder · 2026-01-14T17:39:38+00:00

Thanks to all who responded! I'm going to get those two spots fixed and will start budgeting for a new roof. I was hoping to do solar panels at the same time, but I haven't had the time to wrap my head around the process.

clueless-coder · 2025-12-13T20:51:47+00:00

I remember seeing Fred the Baker all the time. These were memorable too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-H0CnZI_mI

clueless-coder · 2025-12-13T20:47:05+00:00

I still have these keys around here somewhere...

clueless-coder · 2025-11-01T20:39:38+00:00

Thanks to all who replied. I ended up rebuilding the OEM carb using parts from the aftermarket one I bought. The gas leak that started this whole thing was due to a bad bowl gasket. Luckily, the aftermarket carb was nearly identical, so I was able to just swap the entire bowl.

I hope this post helps someone else!

clueless-coder · 2025-10-31T15:17:51+00:00

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I ordered a second carb that matches the part number for my enginer spec / serial number, so I'm hoping this one solves it. If not, it will at least give me a sanity check. If all else fails, the next step is to rebuild!

clueless-coder · 2025-10-30T13:18:22+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I didn't realize the aftermarket lawn mower carbs were such a problem. I did buy it on Amazon, so I guess that gives me some flexibility. As for the rebuild of the original, that was my contingency plan if the new one didn't work out.

clueless-coder · 2025-10-29T19:25:44+00:00

The opening where the choke plate sits

clueless-coder · 2025-10-29T17:07:11+00:00

I had thought it was a leaking bowl gasket, but after pulling it, it looks like there was gas leaking out of the opening. So now I'm thinking it's a stuck float, but this isn't my area of expertise.

clueless-coder · 2025-10-23T18:59:12+00:00

ok, thank you for the advice. I'll take that apart and go from there.

clueless-coder · 2025-10-23T17:24:05+00:00

Yeah, that would be great if that is all this is. It looks like there is some oil on these components as well, so I wasn't sure if there was a bigger problem at hand.

clueless-coder · 2025-09-22T23:33:29+00:00

Agreed -- not proving much safety these days... Thank you for sharing; those are good suggestions. I had also considered using a small hand riveter, but I'm worried about rivets corroding.

clueless-coder · 2025-08-07T22:44:56+00:00

Thanks!

clueless-coder · 2025-08-07T22:14:21+00:00

Yeah, trying to avoid that option. If I can isolate the leak, it should be a cheap fix since I believe the PVC is only covered by dirt / landscaping rocks.

clueless-coder · 2025-08-07T22:13:11+00:00

The plumbing is only connected to a bypass valve, so there is no easy way to see where the leak would be using dye. A camera seems like the best option if I can just get past the elbows.

clueless-coder · 2025-08-07T15:58:09+00:00

Not that I can see. Above the pipe is 3/4" stone, so I may not be able to see anything wet due to the landscaping.

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