DonaldSmith

Photo of a newly rebuilt B&B carb, showing the mystery rod X

Yep, there is a nut on the bottom. I could get to it from directly below, without removing the inner fender panel, but better to see what\s going on with the panel off.

When removed my manifolds a year or so ago, I made a lift, which bolted to the intake manifold in place of the carburetor. I could incrementally raise and lower the manifolds, or even hoist the whole assembly, with a man at each end of the 2x4.

Our Thanksgiving is Friday, due to other family commitments. So on Thanksgiving - We went to church. Then to the Coney Island for a late breakfast, and shared the special two eggs, ham, hash browns, and toast. My wife ate better than she has been eating, but I got most of it. (Had to step up to the plate.) I had ordered a new carb for the Cub Cadet Snowblower, due Wednesday, possibly after the nuisance of inch or two of snow. Then I figured, aw heck, I should be able to clean the carburetor, if I follow the video. I checked the video repeatedly, and de-gunked the carb. I reinstalled the carb and hit the start button. "It's alive!" A lot to be thankful for.

It looks like a joke. I wouldn't get under anything lifted by it. But someone uses it. I would quickly lift a lot, but the load would need some auxiliary support if life safety is an issue. I could see road wreckers using it, but with such small wheels? I give up - what is it and who uses it?

Did you draft a thorough, detailed plan for your day off, so that you could check off each item?

Windlace

Found the paperwork! Titan 51535.

I flared my new lines with a ...Dammit, I can't find the paperwork for it. I'll check the garage tomorrow for the name and model. The flaring tool is compact, simple, and specific for 3/16" lines. A split block screws together over the end of the tubing. A gauge screws into the other end. A peep hole tells whether the tube is in all the way to the gauge. (Very important.) Then a double-ended die screws in, one end and the other, to make the flare. Generally, the tool worked well. I had two failed ends, where the tubing was not secured in all the way, or I didn't crank the die all the way, so the flare was too small. The tool was perfect for the job. Stay tuned for the name and model number. Ditto on leaving the tubing a little long, for redoing a flare if necessary. Cut off the end, and remember to put the fitting on before flaring the end. (I remembered.)

Or make your own:

For what it's worth - Years ago, I made a wiper fit by cutting a notch in the top, to receive the hook end of the arm. (The wiper is resting on its side against the windshield. The arm in position against the windshield.)

"Sic transit Gloria Mundi." Wasn't she in our class, and got sick on the bus? No. I just had to say it. When a new Pope was elected, they brought forth a smoldering pot(?) "Thus passes the glory of the world." I didn't notice if they did this the last time. 3:00 am? I had better go back to bed.

I'm in the same boat. Through the process there would be a mystery spot of brake fluid under the right back wheel. I got everything together, wheels and tires on, and the pedal went to the floor. Brake fluid piddled down the back of the right rear tire. I'll rebuild or replace the cylinder and try again. (I have had a useful trick. I have a rope hanging from the brake pedal arm, so I can pull the brake pedal down while looking at the air bubbles squirting into the bleed jar. But spending a lot of time on my back or side. I have some interlocking foam floor tiles, that provide some cushioning. Now to hear from the real experts.

I'm 83. I didn't get the memo. Finishing up a daunting brake job, 75% done (three out of the four wheels don't leak.) I'll probably do a few local events, and trailer the car to conventions, with my son-in-law and grandson doing all the work.

Jiffy Jet motor - your left foot, between the brake and the clutch. I repaired the bulb on my JJ, some ago. When it gives out, I'm looking into priming bulbs for outboard motor tanks. In the process of installing my dual master cylinder, I had to verify that the pedal had full travel to the floor if one of the brake circuits failed The JJ foot pedal was under the brake pedal. So I removed it (the JJ pedal). I thought of all sorts of exotic locations for it, including on the dash by the wiper switch. Nah, I'll probably relocate it a little lower, so the brake pedal clears it. Bu I digress. Big Time. Get back to Beautiful Car.