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Thanks for your response. Good to know that they switched the D-600 series to plastic in 1976. I have a document that shows the 7265 being built in 1976. The same document shows the 7266 being built in 1977 & 1978. The 7265 parts diagram shows float 618208, whereas the 7266 diagrams show float...

I don't think I'm interested in buying an NOS carb assy. The price is too high for me. I recognize that the 681639 float is available on ebay, but it is the 681208 that is indicated in the parts diagram for the model 7265. This is why I asked if they are interchangeable.

It's a model 7265, serial 7602001. When I look at the parts diagrams, I'm a little confused. The engine drawing shows a metal carb whereas the carburetor drawing shows a plastic carb. So I'm uncertain as to what type of carb it originally had. It's got a plastic one now. Thanks for your response.

Thanks for your response. After reviewing my post from two years ago, I can see how you thought the two posts dealt with the same problem. The post two years ago dealt with a mower that leaked only while it was running. The first response suggested I look inside the carb at the needle. In...

Hello and thanks for your response. You are correct, this is a different mower with a different problem. This one leaks when the engine is not running. I believe the problem is the needle. I'm hoping someone can help me determine which one I need to obtain. On a different subject, I hope...

I have a number of Lawnboys from the mid seventies with D series engines, most with plastic carburetors. After reviewing parts diagrams for the various models I own, some are indicating float part number 681208 and some indicate 681639. Based on the diagrams, I don't see a difference between...

The reeds had about .030 clearance. I have a parts engine that I pulled from a large pile of mowers at an auto salvage yard years ago. Fortunately, the carb side of the engine was not damaged when they used a dozer to push those mowers into a pile. Those reeds have about .011 clearance. I...

Thank you. I appreciate your assistance. I just had to take a look at your site and admire your amps. When I was a teenager, my dad operated a TV and Stereo repair from our basement. I spent a lot of hours operating the tube tester. It's still in Mom's basement, along with some tubes that I...

I opened the carb. I carefully looked at everything inside and found all surfaces to be absolutely clean. I examined the tip of the needle with a magnifying glass, and compared it with a picture of a new 681639 float on ebay. I didn't see anything wrong with the tip. After reassembly, I put...

Thank you FuzzyDriver for your response. I hadn't thought of the float valve in the same manner that you are. In fact, my thinking was just the opposite of yours. To me, it seemed that if the float valve was the cause, the leak would be more likely to be displayed when not running, and not...

I have a model 7265 that leaks through the air filter while I'm mowing. It only leaks when it is running. I've stored it for an entire week with the fuel shut-off left open and it doesn't leak a drop. But after mowing with it for a while, it begins to drip. I tried adjusting the altitude...