JazzDad
Gold Member
I have a walk-behind tiller. It has about a 3 HP Tecumseh engine on it. The gas comes from the tank up front via a fuel line to the carb. Here's where the problem lies: the nylon fitting on the carb (which also makes a 90 degree turn) has cracked. The nipple that protrudes from the carb is too short to slide the fuel line over and clamp. I can't find a replacement nylon fitting. I can't seem to remove that nipple from the carb. I've tried to turn it, but I don't think it's threaded in. I can't get the leverage to pull it straight out without crushing the nipple. I'm thinking to glue on a piece of tubing to make the nipple longer and then have enough length to get a good clamping surface. Would something like JB Weld work, and if it did, would it last under the rigors of tilling vibrations? Or, does anyone know if that carb nipple is cast on or somehow removable? Thanks!