Here’s a better pic of the copper band.  IMG_1523.jpeg

@wobbly Yeah, I figured he is getting up there in age. That's why I have been as patient as possible with him, but three months is a long time to be w...

Why float bowl gaskets? Do those fail often?

Cool! So can we still get it from his widow? Seems like some folks had issues with that. Has anyone made a digital copy?

What exactly is this manual for? I've never heard of it

Makes sense. Thanks!

@wobbly Why do I keep it at that setting? Is that universal for mixture? So i don't need to adjust it at all? That would be just fine by me!

I made a monometer yesterday, pic attached. Cost about $25. I'm going to fill it with 2-stroke oil and the hose fits snuggly on the VTO. I ...

@wobbly What's wrong, Richard? Getting to that age where you can't remember that far back 🤣 Eh, I'm 46 and my memory is already turning to ...

@noblenobby Which adapter do you use for it?

I've never heard of the colour tune system. Anyone else using that? Is the color of the spark a good indicator of proper idle mixture?  

@wobbly Great suggestion! I'll build one of those and give it a try. Thanks!