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Repowering a 782 with a 20hp B&S Vanguard model 351447 1180-A1. Carb is a Nikki 2 bbl. There is a hose connection between the upper and lower half of the carb. What is the purpose of this? I can only get the motor to start if I plug the hose mentioned above. I disconnect it on the upper body and plu...

I did the plain stock. Didn't want to do another. Variety!

fenders are from a '67 sears garden tractor. I think a super 6 model.

The dash tin is covered with wood grain vinyl that I had left over from a previous project. I'll put a photo up later today.

Thank you both for your help. Good ideas!

I want to put 5 bolt rims on the front of my cub 149. I'd like for the tractor to sit level. What axle, parts will I need to accomplish this?