Recent content by 2th Doc

Hey all, getting closer to having the tote goat running decently but I've run into a snag. I had the engine running (read: idling) well, but when giving it the throttle, it'll accelerate for about 5 feet and then the engine starts hesitating. If I stop and let it idle for a bit, I can get...

Harleys is that a vacuum hose zip tied to the carb? Looks legit :laugh: I don't see where the actual filter is though... is it that aluminum cylinder sitting up top of the engine on the far side? I called around to some shops today and got ahold of one before they closed, said there was an...

Here's what my carb setup looks like: As far as the 1" tubing compressing, I could probably fanagle some washers inside around the bolts as I feed them through to minimize that... but the more I think about it, the more I'll probably just use the Briggs for now and either save the...

Thanks for the helpful replies guys, I hadn't even thought of raising the motor up. I'll have to try adjusting the carb bowl as well. Harleys Papa that custom mount looks awesome! I dropped by Home Depot today and picked up 1" square tubing that I was planning to drill through and put under...

Hey guys, first post here! I've been lurking around the forums here and there since picking up my model B tote goat a little bit ago. I had one of these growing up and I'm stoked to be restoring this one, but alas I've already run into a conundrum and would love to have some opinions on it...

Shows carburetor hitting on the frame, inhibiting proper engine mounting. What would you do?