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Originally Posted by JLM78

Go After the Carb first

I think that was the issue.

I got it all cleaned up and rebuilt. The float had a tab broke to adjust the drop position, so it would go all the way down. I got a new one from my local Cub dealer. It fires right up and runs at low speed and revs up just fine. I also put in the new spark plug and ignition wire.

I still need to do the final adjustments on the carb, but I need to warm the engine up before I do them. That leads me to my next question.

My oil filler tube is loose, it rattles and oil leaks out of it when the engine runs, so I don't want to run it too long until that's fixed. I've attached pictures. There is a dent in the bottom of it, I'm not sure if that's supposed to be there or if I need to straighten that out. Does the filler tube just stay in with friction? Would it be ok to put a small bead of RTV to seal it in?

Also, the dipstick appears to be loose. What can I do to fix this?

Should I just look for a whole new tube and dipstick?

Also, do I need a tach to set the idle and top speed on the carb? If so, any suggestions on a cheap one?