How to remove car. bowl

[cjdave]

I have a craftsman lt 1000 17.5 hp model # 917273370. How do you remove the carb. bowl? It has a small plug wire attached . With no screws under it. Thanks David

 

[ILENGINE]

The fuel solenoid should have to flat sides just below the bowl. A 1/2 wrench ground will fit the flats after some minor grinding to make the wrench thin enough to reach into the area between the bowl and the top of the solenoid.

 

[cjdave]

Thanks I will take a look .Thanks David

 

[Rivets]

For those who don't wish to grind down a good 1/2" wrench, tappet wrenches work great for removing fuel solenoids. Best place to find a good used one, is any good, mature, retired auto mechanic. They needed them for a long time, but now they are collecting grease.

 

[cjdave]

Do thay make a tool just for this that I can buy? I do not have a grinder. Thanks David

 

[Rivets]

Yes, it is called a tappet wrench. Maybe you can borrow one for the mechanic who services your car.

 

[cjdave]

Thanks I will call around thanks again David

 

[cjdave]

Is this what I need? 4 pc. Standard Tappet Wrench Set- Craftsman-Tools-Wrenches, Ratchets & Sockets-Specialty Wrench Sets
Thanks
David

 

[Rivets]

Yes, that is the type which I use.