supermanwv 0 Posted August 25, 2010 I'm rebuilding the carb on my Homelite (Simplicity) CT-10, and I noticed that when I removed the carb from the motor, there was a piece of carboard/whatever type stuff cut to bolt behind the carb and extend over and cover some aluminum cooling fins on the motor behind the carb. I imagine the piece is to block heat from the exhaust, that mounts below where the carb mounts, from hitting those cooling fins. IS THIS PIECE IMPORTANT? Cause while removing it, it ripped, and the bottom ear of it is no longer attached where it would block the heat. Can I make a new one out of something, or will leaving it off be ok? (Or I guess I can put all but the ripped off piece back on). What should I do? Any other tricks of the trade for rebuilding the carb....? This is my first rebuild....so I'm pretty excited. Clark (SupermanWV) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3314WV 0 Posted August 25, 2010 First of al welcome Superman. I had no idea their was another WV Mountaineer in the club.....i have not seen the material you are referring to on any of my machines. Sounds like something specific to Homelite to me but i certainly do not think it is required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermanwv 0 Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasper 0 Posted August 25, 2010 I am pretty sure you are working on a vertical shaft engine which is why 3314wv has never seen one (the tractors he has listed are all horizontal shaft) and it is important. If it is the gasket I am thinking of it is part of the intake gasket and should be replaced. It is not Homelite specific it is Briggs and Stratton specific. More info on what your working on would help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermanwv 0 Posted August 25, 2010 Working on 1972 Homelite CT-10. 10HP B&S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry8200 4 Posted August 25, 2010 Welcome. Pictures are often the best way to show a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayS 79 Posted August 25, 2010 quote:Originally posted by larry8200 Welcome. Pictures are often the best way to show a problem. But you have to be a paying member to post pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3314WV 0 Posted August 25, 2010 I do have a vertical shaft Broadmoor, but again never seen anything like that on it. Just had mine torn apart this weekend repairing the float. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimDk 0 Posted August 26, 2010 A T-10 , 1972 Homelite should have a 243431 horizontal shaft engine with an electric clutch on the front. It would have std. manifold and carb. flange Briggs gaskets. There were no vertical shaft 10 hp. Homelites that year. Of course, with a torch and welder, anything is possible.:):) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrSteele 476 Posted August 26, 2010 That piece of cardboard you are referring to is likely a part of the intake manifold gasket that actually assures the cooling air circulates around the valve stem castings. You can leave it out or off, but, I would put something there if I were going to use the machine more than a few minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brettw 1,019 Posted August 28, 2010 You can always take some gasket material and make your own. It isn't that difficult, and if you take your time they can turn out quite good. Inexpensive proper repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites