It seems like even the most simple of tasks ends up compounding into many intricate steps, any one of which can halt the entire project. Today is no exception.
I was able to put the fuel input tube (don't know what it's actually called) back into its spot behind the gas door, after I soaked it in vinegar to melt off the rust. There is still a film of rust, I expect that it will just require several fuel filters to clear it all out once reassembled.
I should have taken a picture of it before I put it back in, but these are the top-down and bottom-up images of the piece, as installed.
Next, I was going to get the gas tank ready to install. I wanted to put in the sending unit (that I described a few days ago), but as I examined the gas tank, I noticed the spout that the gas flows out of to get to the carburetor looked gummy. So I blew into it, expecting to be able to blow through it, but it was completely clogged. Previously I re-sealed the interior of the gas tank, and the sealing chemicals also sealed up the spout.
I removed the spout and was able to drive a nail through the hole to break open the seal, but it is still partially obstructed. I now am not sure whether to buy a new part or to carry on with the obstructed piece. I think to be safe, unless I am explicitly told otherwise, I will buy a new part. The spout is hidden behind the engine and a removable panel once the whole thing gets reinstalled, so I would hate to have to pull out the engine again just to replace this tiny, cheap part.
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