Craftsman Blower

[lefty]

So I got this blower in a couple of days ago. Craftsman 358.797310

Doesn't run and hasn't for some time so I diagnosed it as a fuel problem, which makes sense once I got her apart. The metering diaphragm is junk, the screen was all filled with crud. The fuel filter was knocking around in the tank all by its onesies and the fuel lines crumbled in my hands. My question is, after looking up parts, is it even worth fixing? Cheapest carb kit I could find was $22 bucks and I couldn't find any numbers for fuel lines, filter, etc. Cheapest new carb is $40. Given the parts alone and the fact that what appears to be a comparable machine can be had for $100, is it even worth getting into this one? Once parts and labor come into play, I can't imagine it would make much sense.

Thanks
Lefty

[KE4AVB]

Lefty you need to learn how up parts for carburetor by the carburetor manufacture. This unit appears to have a have Walbro WA-229 which uses the K20-WAT carburetor repair kit which lists for 10.04 usd. But of course you might be outside the US so pricing will be different depending on the exchange rates.

For me I stock Tygon in bulk sizes but if you prefer the Poulan PNs, they are 530069216 and 530069247.

For looking up Walbro or Zama carburetors here is their respective websites:

https://www.walbro.com/parts-services/

http://www.zamacarb.com/carburetors/carburetor_lookup

[lefty]

Thanks for the guidance. Do you know the specs for the fuel line?

[KE4AVB]

Since it is listing two different lines it is probably Tygon Fuel Line 3/32" ID 3/16" OD and Tygon Fuel Line .080" ID X .140" OD but not 100% sure as I need to see the line in person.

[lefty]

Got it. Thank you.

[lefty]

I found that carb kit, lines and filter online. $10 total and free next day shipping. You're the best. Thanks.

[lefty]

Back together and running good. Thanks KE4.