Roving6 1 #1 Posted May 5, 2018 Greetings. I have an Eel Wheel minibike with an O&R 20A engine. It had been sitting for many years and wouldn't run, spark was good but gas was dripping from the carb. I've ordered a rebuild kit for the carb (it's a Walbro HDC) but notice that the reed valve assembly and the gasket which goes between the carb and the reed valve are pretty brittle and deformed. Might try glomming it all back together with some non hardening sealant if worst comes to worst, but I'm wondering if there are any sources for reed valves and carb to reed valve gaskets so I can do it right. Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webhead 95 #2 Posted May 6, 2018 I have just about everything other than the reed valve, including seals, complete NOS carb with gaskets and points and condensers. For such a rare and cool item, your best bet may be to advertise for a complete running 20A, or wait until one shows up on eBay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roving6 1 #3 Posted May 6, 2018 Good to know, Webhead. I already bought the carb rebuild kit, so I think I'll do the rebuild, re-use the reed valve with some sealant on the flanges and see how/if it runs. After that (or if the carb rebuild doesn't work out) I'll start stocking up on other 20A spares if you're interested in selling what you have. Like you said, I probably should keep an eye out for a complete spare 20A as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #4 Posted January 14, 2019 On 5/5/2018 at 8:15 PM, Roving6 said: I'm wondering if there are any sources for reed valves and carb to reed valve gaskets so I can do it right. Thanks in advance! Don't know if your still looking, but here is one item that's almost as hard to find as rocking horse poo; https://www.ebay.com/itm/143090770658 David 1 Roving6 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roving6 1 #5 Posted January 15, 2019 Thanks! I bought it! I got the Eel Wheel going (I used sealant, ditched the Walbro carb and made a modified manifold for the non oem carb) but the reed valves and that gasket are in terrible shape and don't seal well, so this is perfect. Thanks again. 1 factory reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #6 Posted January 15, 2019 Glad I could help , the rest of the parts listed yesterday sold pretty quick too. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webhead 95 #7 Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) I have many parts for this engine, including original carb and electrical components. Edited January 17, 2019 by Webhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #8 Posted January 20, 2019 It's been far too long since I've checked in to the forum. Think I have a couple of those reed valves in the parts stash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
