Carb rebuild

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Hi all, I have a Cub Cadet LTX 1046VT that I am rebuilding the carb on. It's a B&S engine and a Nikki 795450 twin carb. I have a few questions. Can and should the needle valve seat be replaced. I have read where it says it is not replaceable. Next is a really dumb one. Is there suppose to be gaskets between the air intake manifold and engine block other than the 2 large o-rings? I don't remember any when I took it apart. Lastly, I had to remove the oil drain push pull plug. Do I need special oil resistant pipe dope on it so it doesn't leak?
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Mike
 

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Please post the Briggs model and type numbers so I can see exactly which carb you have. With out them I'm shooting at a huge target.
 

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B&S 44L777 0763B1 091008YG

Carb # Nikki 7954 50 266 9420 991
 

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Question 1, the seat is non replaceable, just replace the viton tipped needle.
Question 2, no gaskets, the O-rings provide the seal.
Question 3, I just use Teflon tape on all oil types of oil drain connections.
 

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Thank you both for the help. It is very much appreciated.
I plan to use this unit only to clean up after a snow plow finishes my driveway. I'll be removing the deck and looking around for a plow blade to fit it with. I'll add some weight to the rear wheels. I am a little worried that chains will damage the tarvia driveway so I thought I'd look around for some used av tires. The tires on it now are 20x8. Is that the only size that will fit or can I use some different?
Thank you.
 

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Thank you both for the help. It is very much appreciated.
I plan to use this unit only to clean up after a snow plow finishes my driveway. I'll be removing the deck and looking around for a plow blade to fit it with. I'll add some weight to the rear wheels. I am a little worried that chains will damage the tarvia driveway so I thought I'd look around for some used av tires. The tires on it now are 20x8. Is that the only size that will fit or can I use some different?
Thank you.

Sorry to say, I have no info. about other wheels & tires ... Maybe another member will pipe in.... OR post a new thread in the snow removal forum !! ........Boobala
 

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I don't know man, I've done tried my luck at that rebuild stuff and speaking from that experience it seems to me it's usually cheaper to replace the carburetor itself... Most of the time I can find them so cheap it's almost cheaper than the kits and by the time I'm figuring one hour's labor it's past over...

Careful, I did some research and I am ASSUMING I have the right carburetor here...
You'll need to double-check my work before you order to make sure:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Carbure...707-799866-790845-799871-794304-/172412262068
I have no affiliation with that listing, you can order it from anywhere once you have the right numbers but watch the price + shipping.
Also that should be a US-based seller, make sure to check your estimated delivery dates.

I mean for ten dollars replace it whole, gasket(s) and o-ring(s) and all.
Can't go but so wrong there, if it doesn't work your problem's either elsewhere or you can return it for a refund.

Question 1, the seat is non replaceable, just replace the viton tipped needle.
Question 2, no gaskets, the O-rings provide the seal.
Question 3, I just use Teflon tape on all oil types of oil drain connections.

Yeah...
I don't even fool with them stupid kits anymore.
 

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I did some research for ya ,

your Briggs eng. model 44L777-0763-B1

carburetor # 796997 ... these carbs run AROUND $250.00 & up
Kits are AROUND $75.00 DO NOT by a cheap junk kit !!! look around for best price.

https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDe...ber=44L777/0763-B1&ss=a22b303c102d782476&mr=1

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/carburetor-p-1511259.html

https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDe...ber=44L777/0763-B1&ss=a22b303c102d782476&mr=1

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/kitcarburetor-overhaul-p-256745.html

THIS is the cheapest carb I could find ....https://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/shop/html/pages/products/Briggs_Stratton_Carburetors3144.html

Hope this helps ..... I believe the kit is the way to go , ...........Boobala ...:thumbsup:
 

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