Got the generator as put together as I can at this point. Waiting for parts to come in before I can move any farther. Finding something that will work as a replacement for the rubber connector from the tank to cap neck is not easy with it being odd sizes.
My battery hold down cross over worked out though. The only change that needs to happen is the threaded rod needs to be cut down about 3 inches. It could be left as it is, but I wouldn't want to chance it shifting & going into the generator. There are shorter ones available & I will share links to that.
Here are some links for what I got for battery hold downs;
https://amzn.to/3q0TbDT
The above link comes with everything. I got one with just the bar, and got the J hooks separate. I can't confirm that the ones that come with it are long enough. If they are, it works out great! If not, grab what is below.
https://amzn.to/3Nd7ora - Hold down J hooks, stainless
I forgot that the water pump & everything looked basically new on this, so I changed my mind on the thermostat change out.
Put covers on the battery terminals and did some general neatening up & replaced hardware.
Battery terminal covers -
https://amzn.to/3Orz9gj
Fuel return lines & T's are all done. Tank has been sitting with fuel in it for a week and hasn't leaked. So, it seems that repair is a success!
Primed it up & it started up no problems. Hopefully the parts to get it fully put back together come in soon & fit as I'm sick or returning stuff!
Then I get to pull that bearing. Fun!