Looks like I got too aggressive while installing a new Wix filter on a new Autolite 2100. This morning I commenced w/fine tuning the carb and I noticed a fuel drip from the fuel inlet; went to "gently" tighten the connection and it all went badly. A bigger fuel leak and, when I backed out the filter, thread shavings on the manifold.
Did I pretty much just flush $200 down the drain (ie, ruined carb)? Or is this something that can be fixed by a machine shop or carb specialist? I've read on a few other forums that a retap and Helicoil would fix it, but I'd rather get it done professionally (ie, right) the first time.
BTW: I've been beating myself up over this all morning, so please don't pile on. Stupid, stupid, stupid...
M_C
Did I pretty much just flush $200 down the drain (ie, ruined carb)? Or is this something that can be fixed by a machine shop or carb specialist? I've read on a few other forums that a retap and Helicoil would fix it, but I'd rather get it done professionally (ie, right) the first time.
BTW: I've been beating myself up over this all morning, so please don't pile on. Stupid, stupid, stupid...
M_C