How To Install, Remove, or Replace a Fuel Inlet Fitting for Tecumseh and Briggs Carburetors 

This is a fabulous video that would make Macgyver proud. My brother-in-law and I were trying to get this fuel inlet out of a 15 year old generator with a Briggs & Stratton engine and this little trick to remove it really worked. Due to the availability of parts I made a couple substitutions that I wanted to share. 1. I couldn't easily find a metal sleeve to go over the screw like he did, so I used a 1/4 inch drive 9mm socket from my socket set. A 1/4 inch drive 3/8 socket will also work, but I use the 3/8 a lot and never needed the 9mm - so I used the metric in case something went wrong I'd only be using a metric that I never needed. But nothing went wrong and I still have it in case I need it. The brass fitting did get stuck in the 1/4 drive portion but came out easily once I grabbed it with some vice grips and pulled the brass fitting with some pliers. 2. I couldn't find a #10-24 self tapping screw, so I used a #10-24 stainless steel bolt I picked up at Home Depot (along with the matching stainless steel nut and washers). Stainless steel is harder that the zinc plated screws so it was easily able to cut and thread into the brass fitting - just make sure to go slow and straight. The overall length of the brass fitting is about 1/2 inch (12mm), so I threaded it in about 3/8 inch (9mm). I used a tape measure to make sure I didn't screw in too far and damage the carburetor or not enough and possibly strip out of the fitting. Before I saw this video I saw one where the guy used a wood screw and a pair of pliers. He warns that you have to be careful because it's easy to deform the carburetor, so I kept looking for videos until I found this one. It gave me the confidence that I could remove it without damaging the carburetor, and it worked perfectly.

WAS READY TO GET RID OF A SNOW BLOWER BECAUSE OF A BROKEN PART LIKE THIS. GOT IT OUT USING YOUR METHOD IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES !!! SMOOTH AS SILK, BLESSINGS, HUGS AND LOTS OF WET KISSES !

I just used a tap and threaded the inside of the inlet, used a bolt, washers, nut and a socket to make the tool! Great idea and worked like a champ

Thank you so much. I ordered a new carburetor and it came in with the angled fuel inlet installed. I needed the straight one. They provided one in the box, but had no instructions and certainly no tool. I saw $63 flying out the window. I called the vendor and they knew nothing. After watching this video I was able to scratch through my junk box and make a tool quickly. It worked and I am back to cleaning up my yard after a tough winter. Again - THANKS!

Thanks for this, after watching countless videos of guys pulling out the brass nib with little or no effort using a vise grip, and me struggling to duplicate their technique with great frustration, I came across this video and your technique worked like a charm....thanks!

Cheers from the Old Dominion! I could figure out that I needed a puller but I couldn't figure out the logistics. 10 minutes after watching your video...."click" out it came! I used a long socket because I didn't have a steel piece to house it. Worked great! Brilliant!

I had NO IDEA how to get those out! Thanks soooo much for your informative videos!!

Dude, that was genius! I followed your instructions to the T and it worked like a champ, took me like 10 minutes. Thanks for posting that video. Probably saved me a shit load of headache.

Hate the character but that part number saved me so much time searching, here's hoping it fits when it comes in!

Thank you so much for your video. I spend two days to solve the problem, but I couldn't solve the problem hopelessly. After watching your video I was able to solve the problem. Thank you again.

I tried to follow the directions that came with package to use a vice grip and two flat blades to lift it out. It only collapsed the piece. I made one of your little Taryl Tools and lookie there, it came right out. You should sell the Taryl Tool as part of the replacement package from B&S. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this video. You guys ROCK!!!!

Flip your c-clamp around so the stationary side is doing the pressing...use a small block of wood on opposite side....when the wood starts to dent from the pressure, it will keep the clamp from riding up. I've also replaced plastic elbows with all metal versions. The all metal versions can be tapped in with a small hammer.

Thanks for this video before I even tried to repair this on the snowblower I was given. Will get this job done with confidence now. I would have been that person that tried to wiggle and break the carburetor trying to force it out with pliers.

Mine broke and I just seen red. Mmm Mm. I went to find me a kaiser blade. Saw your video amd calmed me right on down. Mmm Mm. Thank ye.

Thank you! I am so hopeful I can adapt this method for one where pliers tore the exposed part of the brass plug off.

used a self tapper from a light switch box and a couple washers over the top of a 8mm wrench. Worked great!

I do enjoy learning from you. You make it fun and interesting.

Wowsers! Great video! Can you do it to Honda push mower carbs as well?

Awesome, thank you! Worked like a charm - although I couldn't find a self-tapping 10-24 machine screw, I just tapped some threads in, used a small socket as the spacer, and it popped out easy, saving me a defeat at the hands of my TNT 100 vintage tecumseh engine haha.

Thanks for all the little "how too" tips. Turns many a fubar into a simple fix !

Slick trick! Not only keeps things from getting busted, but pretty fast.

Add another convert to your list, Brother. A great idea and saved me a lot.

Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

best vidieos on small engines I have seen, your the best.

The jack nut works but what i used was a #3 5/16-7/16 ease out. Screwed it in the fitting coming out side of carb and took a small crescent (adjustable) wrench and with a little left hand pressure, the piece came right out. Just another idea to try. And THANKS for your video. It was a money and time saver.

The removal worked like a charm. Waiting on my replacement elbow but expect that to work fine. I did soak the fitting with WD40 overnight before removal. I picked up a 10-24 1 1/2" hex head and used a 12mm socket. I did tap the fitting to allow the screw to go in easier and out it came with a few twists of the nut.

I have got this very problem so this video is just what I need however I can’t find a 10-24 self tapping screw , I checked at my local Lowe’s & they don’t have any , where did you find yours & can you tell me where I might find one ? Thankyou , your videos are a lifesaver . I am a subscriber.

Another great tip Taryl.👍

It's outa gas😂😂🤣🤣 Thank You for this information 👍

Taryl.......you are the bomb! It works and works great! I used a 3/4 inch long #10 self tapping machine screw (with coarse threading (#24 threading) with a hex drive head. I also had the advantage of having a #10-24 tap from my tap and die set to get the threads started inside the brass nipple that was still pressed into the carburetor body. I had trouble finding a #10-24 self tapping machine screw with a hex head that was longer than 3/4". The stores around here (Lowes, Home Depot, the hardware stores) did not seem to stock any longer than 3/4 inch; but 3/4 was all I needed. I also used a C-clamp to press the new inlet into its place in the carb body. That technique, too, worked like a charm and the weak "pot metal" carb shoulder that houses the pressed in "fuel inlet" is still intact without any damage. Keep up your entertaining and very informative videos. I watch them all...and more than once!

Great job taryl I never knew you could change them

Dude you saved me from boogering mine up calmed me down made me laugh what a Great Video It worked almost as good as my new meds, well not really you video works better, as for the meds the voices are still their but now their HAPPY. Thank's Man.

Good video . I used a dent puller to get the broken brass fuel inlet out of the xarb

very helpful and love the homemade tool.thanks

@Taryl Fixes All...Taryl, it brings me a lot of joy that you act like that ^_^ God bless you Taryl!

Would it help to freeze the elbow before I stall?

All the self tapper screws I've seen don't allow for a nut to go on them because they're self tapping screws. Idk where you got that screw from can't find them anywhere at my local hardware store

Taryl, you're the man! Made a few of these babies up outta some off the shelf true value grade 8 and make the for $0.47 each! What a great idea! I couldn't believe how easy they pull outta the carb body!

Your video worked perfectly on my rototiller. Praise be to Karl Childers. And there's your dinner.

Your videos are without a doubt, "unique" !! I like the fact that you put some fun into the usual "How To". Your knowledge and expertise becomes evident as soon as you begin with the actual repair. One of my favorite parts of your videos, is your ability to create "home made" tools, and specialty tools, that manufacturers purposely make procedures for repair, or replacement of parts in a manner that requires their tool, and "only" their tool to complete the task. You take some common sense, along with your experience to avoid paying a ridiculous amount of cash for a tool, a DIY'er might use once !! Ford makes a special tool to remove locking tabs on the bottom of a vehicle gas tank, for the fuel pump housing. Because the design is different on the replacement. Just to cut off four small plastic tabs, this specialty tool cost $250 !! The fact that they attempt to frighten you, by making it a point of how dangerous it is, that the vapor barrier on the inside of the tank is never cut. Using a good quality utility knife, new blade, and steady hand, and taking your time, accomplishes removal of those tabs ! It also saves you $250 !!

Thanks for the great video I think I put the wrong one in.The back of the elbow barely touches the motor. Everything hooked back up good. Do I have to worry about the back of elbow touching the motor? Will it melt? Cause a fire?Any help would be greatly appreciate. Thank you for you time!

Good to see a new one from you. Thanks.

Sling blade was like the coolest movie ever! My nephew does a good imitation of Carl Childress lol.

Can you use Briggs fitting on tecumseh or Vica versa

First class...top notch job!

Are the Briggs and tecumseh fuel inlets interchangeable

Great information not sure about the rest

Can you tell me which inlet is bigger the Briggs or the other one. I have a Craftsman tiller and purchased the one for Briggs and it was too small

HEY TARYL..I took off old fuel line to change and now that white plastic tecumseh fuel inlet piece is moving..is that okay? Before it was fixed..not leaking though far as I can tell..do i need to change it? No cracks in it. thanks please respond..DINNER!

On my carb the 10-24 is way too big even if I taper down the end. I've never seen an 8-24 so I guess I'll attempt an 8-32 and see if that does it. I also thought about using a dent puller if I can find the right size screw end for it. UPDATE: I solved my problem using the "dent puller" technique. I found a #8 Deck screw (Like a drywall screw only harder) I placed a fender washer over it and screwed it in tight. Then I used a pair of electrician's side cutter pliers (which doubles as a hammer for us electricians) like a dent puller's weight and hit the back side of the washer. After about three whacks the insert popped right out. Real simple and real fast.

Would it be possible to tap the hole with a tapered pipe tap and install a brass fitting?

Lol excellent video thanks for the help.

Hey taryl, I need some help. I just got a riding mower that surges and black smokes. I did a bit of detective work on it and found that the fuel mix screw was broken off in the carb. Any ideas on how to get it out? Mower is a John Deere 115 automatic 20hp b&s

Thanks for the tip

Your gettin-outer works a lot better than your gettin-inner, but it’s still a great tip!

Hi Taryl, Can you tell me how I can figure out how to get the linkages back on a carburetor? I have a Briggs and Stratton Pulsa-jet and I bought the machine used. Apparently the previous owner tried to fix it and didn't put the linkage back on right. I looked for diagrams to show me how put the linkage back on my machine. But, none of them show how the things go back on. Thanks Taryl.

VERY GOOD ! WOULD HAVE TRIED TAPPING IT IN ! THANK YOU !

Very patient.

I followed your instructions and I was able to get the metal piece out but now when I try to put the new elbow in it slides in easily and won't stay in. Help!

Great, I thought those just unscrewed, thanks for the knowledge.

hi I got some rare mikuni carbs that use those for the float bowl vent. ill be tryin your method. thanks

I had one break on one machine, now I'm going to replace the one on another machine that looks like it's ready to break ( the plastic looks "crumbly" ) while I clean carb.

Would that work the same way on my carbatraitor too !

That 'jack nut" trick is pretty sweet

Awesome, thank you.

Consider packing and selling the hardware (your puller) to remove both Tecumseh and Briggs & Stratton

how did you make the spacer and washer?

Briggs says to apply sealer to fitting before installing.

hoss, Damn good video! beats using mini torch or removing carb!

does it work the same on a metal fitting?

any idea, what the part number is for the Tecumseh fuel inlet nipple that's straight????

Ingenious way of doing it,saved my ass!!! Got my dinner!!! Ehehehehehh :)

Thanks. Sling blade

at 2:48 now its broke! that laugh, I almost died!

i got one leaking on my tiller time to get that garden ready haha

hey, why does my replacement knock off Tecumseh carburetor have TWO gas inlets? My original carb has one. Its a coleman powermate generator about 15 years old. All the carbs online have two gas fitting...what the heck? My crankcase has a hose vent that goes to a 90 degree hose to the ground near the carb. What gives?

Goofy video, but the extraction tool was perfect. I used a self tapping screw and a 13mm socket as the spacer. Worked perfectly. Just waiting for Amazon to deliver the replacement

Just ordered a new carb for my mower from Amazon, picture looks like the carb inlet is metal, it came and was the same plastic junk fitting...

taryl I have a question who is the man in the picture I saw That picture in one flyer here in Illinois said he have a shop in lockport illinois and is exactly the same picture

*Its a beast!>>>**ur2.pl/999** it chowed down on heavy wet snow on the first pass. At least 3 inches in some parts. Its a little tough to turn around but it really does throw the snow 30 feet. heavy duty tires. the welds were tight and clean. the chassis solid metal as is the chute. its solid. the plug in and push electric start, awesome.*

what about the gasket sealant? is it necessary?

I simply ran a screw in my old fitting and gently pryed it out with a claw hammer.

He also liked 'mustard and biscuits'

"I reckon it needs gas!" 😁

Did you say $2? I just looked on Amazon.. more like $10 now.. ouch!

ZZZZZZZZZ what huh, oh I fell asleep! DID YA GET IT TARYL? Good video I think.

good, ty!

Did they make a movie about him it was a good movie

I put gas in it 😂 I like mustard on my biscuits

You forgot the Mustard! Have to have Mustard!

Yeah. I stripped it out.

I want me a mustard biscult

You do not seem to like using oil before you insert stuff ?????

Some people call it a kaiser blade, i call it a sling blade mhmm

Carl says that not how you fix it 😊😊😊

Why is that mechanic you mentioned in a jail?

You got any fried taters back there? Um

but I'm on a tablet.

That part is designed to fail over time.

You should just make and sell the tool LOL