Nuguy2 0 #1 Posted April 24 Hello! And, thanks for being here! I bought the Wheel Horse back in 1977 at a local dealer in Sarver ,Pa. Jacks Wheel Horse. This has now been in the family ever since. I was told back then, that the Kohler engine is supreme and I truly believe that! I am in the process of doing some much needed Maintenance. Looks like it has developed some oil leaks in its senior years and I am trying to search this out as I go.I hope that its not the main seal to the engine? Also, bought a new carb from the Wheel Horse people on line. My question is how to remove the screws/bolts that hold the carb in place. Tried, with a screw driver the other day and no go. Used some Blaster on the bolt heads the other day. I have seen in the videos about the use of the screwdriver first, in the removal of the carb. What type of wrench do you use to get at the bolt heads? This is a very tight space! Do I need a special wrench? Please advise. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,427 #2 Posted April 24 Use a regular open end wrench to break the bolt loose. You can get about an 1/8 to 1/4 turn of the bolt, then flip wrench over to use different angle of wrench head. One you have the bolt loose you can use a screw driver to back them out. On some engines you have to loosen or remove the coil that is bolted next to the carb. The main question is why did you buy a new - aftermarket carb? The original ones are rebuildable and usually much better. we can walk you through rebuilding it if you are not comfortable doing it. You can download a free copy of the Kohler maintenance manual from the Manuals Section. Some of us have not had get luck with the aftermarket carbs. One of the problems I find with the aftermarket carbs is they sell one size to fit the 10-16 hp engines my experience is on the 10hp you cannot adjust the idle, but might have good top end. On the 16hp you have good idle, but cannot get good top end adjustment. They are just not internally sized right to cover all those engine sizes. But since you already have the aftermarket carb you may as well give it a try. 1st remove the bowl from the bottom of the carb and see if it is clean, many are dirty from the foreign factory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,808 #3 Posted April 24 (edited) Big block carbs are1/2". Smallies are 7/16". I have a set of small thin wrenches for breaking them loose and final tightening. Run the bolts in and out with a long thin screwdriver Edited April 24 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuguy2 0 #4 Posted April 24 Thanks for the replies!! Oh dear? About the carb? Yes, it is an original carb that I am replacing? I believe that it was leaking fuel. Bummer if this replacement will not work. Wait and see, I guess? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,123 #5 Posted April 25 11 hours ago, Nuguy2 said: Thanks for the replies!! Oh dear? About the carb? Yes, it is an original carb that I am replacing? I believe that it was leaking fuel. Bummer if this replacement will not work. Wait and see, I guess? Consider a rebuild rather than replacement. Kits are cheap and original carbs are much better quality than aftermarket ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
