Is this normal??

I went through the steps in the article on this site, plus everything the kit said. I had all these little parts remaining and most of them arent even shown in the exploded view in the manuel. The ponty thing near the quarter is an extra as well. Some of the parts are extra gaskets, like the ones shown in the article that is for rebuilding a marvel carb. Do you think this kit is sold for multiple carbs?? What do you think?? Does anyone recognise what they are, what are they for??

There are always some parts left over from a carb kit because its easier to mass produce for several similar than repackage and relable a whole bunch of similars. Catch my drift. Put those "extra" parts in a bag, mark them, and stash them in case they weren't extra when you get to trouble shooting, if there's going to be any trouble shooting.

Some advice from someone who's sat back and watched your progress, and you are making progress and plenty of it. When you do fire that B up for the first time, don't do it in the garage...just in case there needs to be some trouble shooting. Aim it at the field, away from the house, or parallel to the house in case it decides to go backwards on its own. I'm not being mean, I've been there myself. Don't want to have to redo a freshly redone tractor, and don't want to see Mom standing in the driveway crying if the firemen have to rush over. It wasn't a nice thing to watch my Mom cry. Nope, that wasn't one of my better experiences to cherish.

Crank starting a tractor is dangerous, especially if you have never done it before. Most of us know at least one person with a broken wrist or arm from crank starting a tractor. With this being the first time starting the tractor since all the work has been done, some things may be out of adjustment, making it more dangerous.

Towing it will also give you a chance to get some oil pumping before the engine starts.

Learn from my or other's mistakes. Do not make my same mistakes. I've seen other guys not have clutches adjusted right, and gears grabbed, and away it goes until think fast enough to kill it. Things happen, we're human and humans make mistakes, so long as the mistakes we make aren't intentional.

Just be careful. You're young, you will learn and that's the great part of life, but you have to get there to enjoy it. And never make Mom cry. That just don't make for good memories for either of you. Always, always, always take care of Mom.

I'm still working on this one!!!

Yet, I have concerns about how proficient you will be in your quest(s).

Best of luck.