Great information, thanks. Now that I've had some time to dedicate to it, it has been a fun little project. Very satisfying when it started and ran strong today. It even survived engaging the clutch for the spinning-knife-death-wheel. Now to investigate why the feeder is not engaging..
After tinkering more today, the disappearing gas was definitely an illusion from the tank. The spare tank seems to be working just fine until I can get the new pump. The smoke issue has also cleared up. So far I've changed the oil about 5 times. It's still dirty and very gray, less watery/more oily. I wonder if the old filter (been on for several years) is doing more harm than good?
I'm also not certain whether I should adjust the new carb. I haven't made any adjustments. It seems to run fine--though the throttle / governor sounds like its set low--I recall being able to rev higher.
This is one resilient little engine. From sitting and seized a few months ago it's great bringing it back from the dead.
After tinkering more today, the disappearing gas was definitely an illusion from the tank. The spare tank seems to be working just fine until I can get the new pump. The smoke issue has also cleared up. So far I've changed the oil about 5 times. It's still dirty and very gray, less watery/more oily. I wonder if the old filter (been on for several years) is doing more harm than good?
I'm also not certain whether I should adjust the new carb. I haven't made any adjustments. It seems to run fine--though the throttle / governor sounds like its set low--I recall being able to rev higher.
This is one resilient little engine. From sitting and seized a few months ago it's great bringing it back from the dead.