Originally Posted by Gord&Fran
Don't mess around making gaskets and accelerator pump cup. These are included in even the most basic rebuild kit. If out of stock, your Victoria auto parts store can usually get one the next day as they are probably in stock on the mainland. Cost of the rebuild kit is less than $40.

I get it -- thanks.
I'm not trying to be cheap.

This will be a replacement carb, and I wanna see if it can be rehabilitated through some homebaking.

Meh, if not then I'll have to make some inquiries and wait while they restock.
It's also a ways from where I am currently.