One other clue; the plug on the left cylinder is black and smells of fuel. The right plug looks perfect. I have verified that the valve clearance is r...

Never mind. Clymer said there is just the nut. Now I see the other two. I feel so stupid and now I have a mess. Ugh.

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 ...