Recent content by seagiant

Hi, Thanks, you Gentlemen, are probably on to something there. The Chinese Clone I have is a Walbro LMT Clone instead of the Nikki, there is that I guess... We will see!

Hi, Went to a Mom and Pop, Lawn Mower Shop looking for parts and came across a deal on an I/C 12HP Engine. It already had a no name Chinese Carb on it. Asked about any extra Walbro LMT Carbs and the Owner said he had a bucket full of bad ones? Not good ones that just needed cleaning...

Hi, With the number tracked one down NOS... Thanks again!

Hi, Thank you for that information!

Hi, Trying to find new Decal, no luck... Any ideas???

Hi, Thank you VERY VERY much!!!

Hi, Looking to put together this Engine I was given but missing a few things. Having trouble inding these bolts from usual sources, do not even see them on Schematics??? Where do you get missing Engine Bolts???

Hi, That is what I did with the 3.5 Kool Bore as far as oil and a clean up and it runs now like a Sewing Machine! It was also a give me sitting in the Junk Pile! Put it on a McLaws Edger Frame, and use it every week as I live in Florida, and Yard Work is all year long.

Hi, Thank you, I feel better now about not wanting to dive in and do a full rebuild. I can pull the Head and check the Cylinder Walls, clean the top of the Piston and Valves if needed... Will give me an idea anyway on condition. Could lap valves while there and check/set Lash? Also...

Hi, Was given a L-Head Model 28 1997 12.5 Power Built Briggs Engine. I have no idea on wear or hours used. Was told engine ran when given to last Owner. Wondering about best way to easily tell without running Engine... On how far to go with the clean up or rebuild. Engine has an...

Hi, Well, everybody got to express their views, and have some fun... I admittedly learned more about Small Engine Carbs... That's what Forums are for, ALL good to me! Thanks!

Hi, Thanks for that Forest!!!

Hi, Well...Belief is not the question... From what I can find out they quit making that Walbro LMT and then just used the same number to tag the Nikki with. That looks good on paper and the parts computer down at the shop, but... Does not give the info to find an exact Walbro carb...

Hi, That is not the original carb, that's a Nikki Carb and the original was a Walbro LMT but never found which exact one (no numbers!) Maybe try that 4 barrel Holly! (good rep!) Thanks!

Hi, Soooo.....What was the original Carb put on this Engine out of the Factory??? Engine Model, Type, and Code has been provided! Thank you!