Carb for 10.5 hp on Cub Cadet Model 1020?

[gdmclnh]

Engine is Model 259707-0146-01. Carb part no. is 495778. New replacement at Jack's or eBay and other places list for $150 or more. Is there an equivalent one less expensive? The tractor is not worth spending that kind of money on.

 

[Boudreaux In Eunice La.]

A kit would be the cheapest way to go...........

Or is the carb missing from the mower ??

That style carb has the brass seat for the needle..... I change those seats pretty often....... They erode and cause leakage of gas to the oil......... It's a pain in the butt to change those seats....................

But It's not a problem for me since I do it 10 to 15 times a spring / summer............

 

[gdmclnh]

Carb is not rebuildable. Has severe corrosion from being left out in the weather. The carb says it is a Walbro. May not be the original one anyways.

 

[Boudreaux In Eunice La.]

I haven't seen your carb, but I have rebuilt some nasty stuff and they are still using them today........

Can you post a couple pics of the inside of it ??