Well... I really thought my luck had changed on this one, but it seems not.

Everything went so well up to and including the [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x8PqgGGFGg&feature=youtube_gdata]engines first run-up[/link].

Then while defueling... *click*

Guess what that was ?

Fuel nipple broke off the carb.

Awesome. ONE day left until I am on holiday for two weeks with a new plane and f(*&^%ing Murphy steps in.

Yes, it was my fault but come on... gimme a break!

The DLE has a Walbro knock-off carb and feeds fuel in through the side of the carb housing which is different from my DL-50 and the fuel nipples are different sizes (of course).

I removed the remaining black plastic to find a brass or bronze press-fit fitting that sticks out just a couple of mm. I have some brass tube that fits well into the hole but can't braze it in there.

I think my only options now are to:

[ul][*] Replace the fitting ex overseas god knows how long that will take if you can even find a supplier.[*] Replace the whole carb. Better option except for cost and LHS doesn't stock carbs.[*] Destroy the press fitting to get it out, tap the hole and screw in a standard fuel nipple.
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Option 3 makes most sense right now I guess. I'll have to source parts tomorrow but have to sleep now because I'm so angry [:@]

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