WheelHorse520H 708 #176 Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: Buy some gasket material at an auto parts store and make one. I almost did but I meant to ask if it was a good idea. Is This gasket going to work or should I just make one? 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: This thread should help with your PTO spring problem, but first make that opened loop look like the opposite end. thanks, I will check that out. I was wondering if it was supposed to be hooked on only one side. Andrew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #177 Posted August 9, 2021 Still waiting for the Welch plug and starter part but I decided to put some of the tins back on, I got the rear one that goes over the cylinder head, both side panels (the belt guard and the one under the hydraulic lift lever) and I got the hood off the matt on the floor and bolted back on so I can welcome a new 607 tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #178 Posted August 9, 2021 Okay, I just got the Welch plug that you linked @lynnmor, is it supposed to be that big? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #179 Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, WheelHorse520H said: Okay, I just got the Welch plug that you linked @lynnmor, is it supposed to be that big? Is that a 690727 for a Briggs & Stratton? Was is in a factory package with that part number on it? They used a Nikki carburetor and some on other forums said that they fit our carburetors. I have no first hand knowledge of that number. All I can say is that you need a 3/8" diameter aluminum welch plug. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #180 Posted August 9, 2021 1 minute ago, lynnmor said: Is that a 690727 for a Briggs & Stratton? Was is in a factory package with that part number on it? They used a Nikki carburetor and some on other forums said that they fit our carburetors. I have no first hand knowledge of that number. All I can say is that you need a 3/8" diameter aluminum welch plug. Nope, must have been a typo or something, 1 digit is off by 1 number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #181 Posted August 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, WheelHorse520H said: Nope, must have been a typo or something, 1 digit is off by 1 number. If you got it thru Amazon, they will accept a return. Keep trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #182 Posted August 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, lynnmor said: If you got it thru Amazon, they will accept a return. Keep trying. I did, will they even if I ripped the bag open? I bought 2 just in case I messed up. So I can at least return 1 of them. I will try the correct P/N this time (Hopefully with a better result). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #183 Posted August 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, WheelHorse520H said: I did, will they even if I ripped the bag open? I bought 2 just in case I messed up. So I can at least return 1 of them. I will try the correct P/N this time (Hopefully with a better result). Yes, their return policy is great if you don't abuse it, so just send both back. Helping you search some more,I got conflicting information on the size of the 290727, so even it might not be right. Years ago we could just walk into a good auto parts store and find what we need, there may be something in your area if you are lucky. Some of the cheap rebuild kits on eBay have the plugs, some do not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #184 Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, lynnmor said: Yes, their return policy is great if you don't abuse it, so just send both back. Helping you search some more,I got conflicting information on the size of the 290727, so even it might not be right. Years ago we could just walk into a good auto parts store and find what we need, there may be something in your area if you are lucky. Some of the cheap rebuild kits on eBay have the plugs, some do not. I’ll call the local small engine shop tomorrow and see if they have any. I’ll also browse online. Also, I think I got the PTO spring set back up correctly, we’ll see when it’s all back together. Is the gasket in post 176 any hood or should I make one?Thanks, Andrew Edited August 9, 2021 by WheelHorse520H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #185 Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, WheelHorse520H said: Is the gasket in post 176 any hood or should I make one?Thanks, Andrew The gasket does not show up in your link, so no clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #186 Posted August 12, 2021 This should work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #187 Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 4:00 PM, WheelHorse520H said: Okay, I just got the Welch plug that you linked @lynnmor, is it supposed to be that big? feed it if it grows you have a spare hub cap 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #188 Posted August 18, 2021 Got a Welch plug today. Called a couple of small engine shops and neither of them had one but the second one I called said to try Napa. Not a bad idea so I did. They had one and since it wasn’t in their inventory list I got it free. The folks down there are wicked nice. Gonna put it in now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #189 Posted August 18, 2021 Got the Welch plug in, and carb mounted as well as the intake, exhaust, and some shrouds but forgot where this piece goes seems to be the only thing not in my photos can you guys direct me as to where it might go. I said the other day to myself “oh that’s where it goes, don’t forget to put it there” naturally I forgot because I said not to. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #190 Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) Does that spacer go between the engine and the muffler mounting bracket? What year is your Beetle? Edited August 18, 2021 by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #191 Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: Does that spacer go between the engine and the muffler mounting bracket? No, holes are too small and too close together. Does it go behind the muffler mount? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #192 Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: What year is your Beetle? ‘76 your the first person to notice in all of the photos I’ve posted. The PO swapped the engine to a 68 model year engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #193 Posted August 18, 2021 I think it goes between the "whatcha-ma-call-it" and the "thinga-ma-jig"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #194 Posted August 18, 2021 27 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I think it goes between the "whatcha-ma-call-it" and the "thinga-ma-jig"... Ahh of course the watchamacallit and the thingamajig that’s it. 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: Does that spacer go between the engine and the muffler mounting bracket? I looked again, I think it goes between the mounting bolts, I’ll check it out tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #195 Posted August 19, 2021 44 minutes ago, WheelHorse520H said: Ahh of course the watchamacallit and the thingamajig that’s it. Thanks for indulging me, and letting me try to be jovial... I needed it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #196 Posted August 19, 2021 3 hours ago, WheelHorse520H said: Got the Welch plug in, and carb mounted as well as the intake, exhaust, and some shrouds but forgot where this piece goes seems to be the only thing not in my photos can you guys direct me as to where it might go. I said the other day to myself “oh that’s where it goes, don’t forget to put it there” naturally I forgot because I said not to. Thanks. Were you playing with the gauges? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #197 Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, lynnmor said: Were you playing with the gauges? No, why? Now that @Handy Don mentioned it, I believe it was behind the mount for the muffler where the engine block is. I believe it just fell out when I took the muffler off. Not certain though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #198 Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, WheelHorse520H said: No, why? Judging by the size, I thought that maybe it was holding something there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #199 Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, lynnmor said: Judging by the size, I thought that maybe it was holding something there. Oh, I got all worried thinking you knew it came from a gauge. I thought it went behind the two screws on the back of the dash that hold the lights on. But the screws are too far apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #200 Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Best of my recollection, my 1994 520H was like this in the area of the PTO engagement linkage... 1. Engine block. 2. muffler mounting bracket 3. PTO linkage bracket/ no spacer such as I see in your pic. Edited August 19, 2021 by Horse Newbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
