If it is aluminum and the hole is not over maybe 2 square inches, you can build it up with 'aluminum weld' rods and a propane torch. You would then grind/sand to blend in and paint. Aside from actual aluminum welding, this is the best repair. Like Walt said, make SURE it's not Magnesium. If it is, you'll have to replace it or use one of the non-flame methods. Look on ebay - there's always some neat Lawn-Boy stuff.

How do all you know it alls?The mower in question is an original.The only thing you're right about is the handle brackets being different.The original was bent and not worth saving.They started using this style handle bracket in 1972.The id tag did not get sand blasted it was damaged by acid at some point by a previous owner.The cover plates where made in plastic and aluminum.Early run 69's had aluminum and later runs had plastic.The available replacements where plastic. My mowers are always refurbished and they command a fair price.If you don't like the price don't bid Charlie.If you want new go buy new.If you want unrestored vintage machines for 10 buck then you'll get junk.If you where that smart Charlie you'd already know your air filter fuel leak is a bad needle and seat.Get informed and educated before you spout off in speculation not knowing what your talking about people.

When was the last time you cleaned the exhaust ports? Other possibilities, is float level too high (float should be parallel with the carb body casting when carb is turned upside down. On the left side of carb, perhaps in a well, there is an adjusting screw, might try turning it in 1/8 - 1/4 turn. Walt Conner

please contact me at anything042000 @ yahoo . com reguarding what nos parts you have, im mostly intrested in parts for the c, d400 and d600 engines or mower parts from 1956-1980 as i have many of those mowers and want to build a collection of nos parts. I dont have any early lawn boy mowers with the power products engines in my collection yet.