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Well I may have over estimated my smarts. I have a Craftsman 6.0 SP mower. I would get it to start but it would die unless you pumped more gas into the carb. I changed the air filter and then with no improvement decided that it may be the float. I removed the float and purchased a new one and am ready to put it back together but... I have no experience rebuilding carbs beyond float replacement in cars. I have piece of metal that has a head on one end and the other end is pointed. Its about 3/8" long and I don't know where it goes. Looked for diagrams on the web but no luck.
Thanks, Mike Wallace
Hello Mike:
The Part you are talking about is the Float Needle. Right where the Float Piviots; there should be a Hole where the Needle goes Into. The Float Pushs the Needle onto the Seat and Shuts Off the flow of Gas into the Bowl. I hope you have Cleaned the CARB good and Blown all the Passages Out with Air. If so you should be Good to Go.Hope this Helps.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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John C. Bridgers Sr.
Expertise
Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Education/Credentials
Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.
Past/Present Clients
I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
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