I cannot thank you folks enough! the fishing line trick to install the lever arm retainer in the carb worked well! it took a few tries but I finally got it all together. I had to set the mixture needle about 3/4 turn out from the seated position.
it took awhile to get back to this project but it was worth it!
ok, the ball must had gotten dislodged. I got lucky - it was still under the lever but not in place. I was able to get it seated by tilting the base around and lightly moving the lever arm until it fell into place! WHEW!!
now to find the new diaphragms - they got misplaced
if you have a smart phone, create a file (note) for all your machines. I use it to keep track of customer jobs/machines. I also use the contact info for storing model & serial numbers associated with each customer
I wish I had rebuilt my carb while the old O&R forum was available with that FANTASTIC tutorial...
I finally had a chance to get back to my Tiny Tiger generator. I disassembled the carb. I remember reading about a ball that sat under the diaphragm lever. Now, when I blow thru the inlet hose, there is constant air flow whether the arm is at rest or depressed. That doesn't sound right.
Also, should the correct re-assembly be: top cover, diaphragm, disk? it looks like the metal disk sits directly on the lever on the "dished" side.
The carb to engine gasket has a small rubber check valve as part of a gasket. it is not seated. should that be replaced?
sorry for all the questions but I greatly appreciate the help/guidance!
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Thanks John! again, thanks to you fine folks for helping!
I do have the carb set slightly rich. I always prefer to have my 2 cycles run that way instead of lean.