Thanks guys. I'll wait until I get the new gaskets.
I was considering getting the service manual for the Onan from that fellow on eBay who can email it instantly, or provide it on a disc for $13. Seems to have too many pages (200) and different engines (6) on it though:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Onan-Engines-Ser...3A1%7C294%3A50 Yeah? Or should I get the real deal paper copy? Is there a free copy available online at the Cummins or other sites?
Is my Walbro carb a replacement, or did some 1980 IH 982s come with Walbros too? I can get a NOS Nikki for $80, because it'll probably run better without all the schlop and wear I saw in the shafts. Thanks.