Gasket- Exhaust

Removed top cover of engine unbolted exhaust cleaned gasket surfaces installed new gasket and bolted exhaust back on. While cover was off and gas tank was also off remove and replace governor spring. Reinstall tank and top cover. Started engine. Runs good. And all parts were easy to find on your site!

Made 2 bolt mount from 3/16" steel plate, then welded to pipe extension with sleeve to thread on new standard B/S muffler. Works great,no leaks, and now has maximum porting to rid exhaust gases from engine.

I took the muffler off and put on the new gasket

1. Remove carburetor/tank assembly.
a.disconnect throttle cable.
b.disconnect governor spring
2. Separate carburetor from tank, remove diaphragm and clean all thoroughly.
3. Make sure no old gasket material is remaining and all ports are clear/open.
4. Re-assemble diaphragm, carburetor and tank using new parts and gaskets.
5. Re-install carburetor/tank assembly on engine in reverse order as dis-assembly.
Muffler installation:
1. Flatten retaining tabs with a cold chisel or screwdriver and unbolt old muffler.
Note: In my case one of the bolts snapped off in the block so that was another can of worms, I filed the bolt flat as best that I could, center punched it (emphasis on center!) and drilled for an easy-out. Easy-outs didn't work, too much outward force so I drilled a little bigger and tapped it out. Use the proper size drill bits and make sure drilling is straight with the block!
2. Install new muffler and gasket then curl the retaining tabs to secure the bolt heads.