I'm running an aftermarket carb from Definate Dave on one of my 272's. I've only run 5 or so tanks through the saw but have had zero isssue with the carb. I believe it cost me a whole $11 shipped through his eBay store.
I'm in the same boat as you in that I would love to build a pipe saw just because. Not for racing, but actually use it. Maybe this winter I will find some time to start rolling some steel and welding.
Actually it is Bill, I appreciated your offer and told you I would pass, but had a few others I had agreed to buy. Those folks either have fallen off the face of the earth or have chosen to back out of the deals in one way or another.
As the title says. Looking for a member of the 61/266/268/272 family. Runner or a project, doesn't matter. PM me with what you have hiding on your shelves.