B&S 3 HP Engine Carb Help - Olds Aerotech Go-Kart

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Hi, all. I'm in the process of restoring a 1987 Aerotech go-kart that is equipped with a 3hp Briggs engine. Unfortunately, when the kart was displayed at a museum nobody thought to drain the gas or prep the engine. From my research, it looks like the carb is part #397939 and is discontinued. I also couldn't find the rebuild kit part number as I would consider just rebuilding it if the right pieces were available. Thanks for any assistance on how best to proceed!
 

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Here are some pictures of the carb.
 

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Until you get the pics loaded, put up the full model/type/code numbers.
 

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  • / B&S 3 HP Engine Carb Help - Olds Aerotech Go-Kart
Use cereal boxes for paper gaskets if not available. Spray on some high tach gasket sealer for a 1-2 punch. They also make gasket material available at your auto parts store. This will cover some gaskets you need.

Not talking about RTV silicone either, don't use it.

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Engine numbers are located on the shroud by the spark plug. Rebuild kit for the carb, as well as carb to tank gasket, should be available.
 
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