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Hello all new real old guy here. My buddy dropped of a complete WLA that hadn't been started in 10 years. I started with the rusty tank and gummed up carb. Next was before I started it wanted to adjust the valves. I found them way out of spec but now after adjusting I can't get two of the covers to
!, move down and freely and,
2. also with the above problem can't catch the threads.
Any tricks folks, short of pulling the jugs.
Thanks much from an old disabled vet
 
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