FLtractor 103 #1 Posted 14 hours ago (edited) Evening, when I took off air filter to replace carburetor, I razor bladed off the remenets of the old gasket off so now it’s a clean surface and I’m looking for a way to make it seal better against debris entering the new aftermarket carburetor and to have something to absorb friction instead of plain metal on metal. Edited 14 hours ago by FLtractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 780 #2 Posted 14 hours ago https://isavetractors.com/air-filter-side-gasket-for-kohler-16-carburetor/?srsltid=AfmBOopJ22MV_Y-H7kdGczBhk5N98VHlCZ6ApPcMPqf1XaMNeITjgGuE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,185 #3 Posted 14 hours ago @Easton Rich Given that isave is closed do you have another source? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 780 #4 Posted 14 hours ago Oh yeah, whoops I was so used to using them. Amazon has them if you look it up on the browser as K-181 air filter to carburetor gasket 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,886 #5 Posted 14 hours ago Would it be this one? Picture https://www.partstree.com/parts/kohler-41-041-11-s/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,185 #6 Posted 14 hours ago 3 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Would it be this one? I believe that's it. I try to avoid the jungle site as much as possible. Here's where I'd get them: https://billsplaceshop.com/products/new-genuine-oem-kohler-part-41-041-11-s-gasket-quantity-1?_pos=1&_psq=Kohler+Kohler+41+041+11-S&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Excellent pricing and customer service. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,386 #7 Posted 13 hours ago Cereal box and an Exacto Knife 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,604 #8 Posted 6 hours ago 6 hours ago, pfrederi said: Cereal box and an Exacto Knife I use gasket material and scalpel. I had a washer I used for a guide for center hole, leather punch for screw holes, and just cut outer diameter with a pair of scissors. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,816 #9 Posted 5 hours ago And let's not forget the old gasket material & small ball peen hammer method. Perfect for those "it's Sunday night, all the stores are closed - where did I put that gasket??" moments. 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,185 #10 Posted 5 hours ago Another one of the handy dandy tools that I've acquired because of this site is three different hole punches designed for leather that were sent to me by @Oldskool Mike. Perfect for cutting bolt holes in gaskets. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,212 #11 Posted 4 hours ago 21 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Another one of the handy dandy tools that I've acquired because of this site is three different hole punches designed for leather that were sent to me by @Oldskool Mike. Perfect for cutting bolt holes in gaskets. I agree with that Eric sometimes you can find them at the tractor shows I have found a few that way I believe I have a full set. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,604 #12 Posted 2 hours ago 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Another one of the handy dandy tools that I've acquired because of this site is three different hole punches designed for leather that were sent to me by @Oldskool Mike. Perfect for cutting bolt holes in gaskets. When the hole is too big for the leather punch, I have hole punches that I use. I have even been known to make a few hole punches on the lathe. As @ri702bill mentioned have used the ball peen hammer/anvil many times to press out the pattern of gasket to be cut. Just another old skool trick that I'm afraid is disappearing from a lot of the younger generation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,886 #13 Posted 2 hours ago Have used a flat bed scanner to copy the body of a Zenith carb and glued the scan to gasket material and cut away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,373 #14 Posted 2 hours ago 3 hours ago, ri702bill said: And let's not forget the old gasket material & small ball peen hammer method. Perfect for those "it's Sunday night, all the stores are closed - where did I put that gasket??" moments. Don't know if beating in a carburetor with a small ball peen hammer would be a good idea. Though I would use a BFH Tool on a Chineseium one. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,604 #15 Posted 1 hour ago 13 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Don't know if beating in a carburetor with a small ball peen hammer would be a good idea Agree I was referring to just pressing with hammer/anvil enough to leave patteren in gasket material. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,816 #16 Posted 1 hour ago 25 minutes ago, 953 nut said: small ball peen hammer method Jewelers size if you got one. LIGHT random taps - then play connect the dots with sharp scissors. Gotta go easy - it's not like putting a hurtin' on a red headed stepchild. Besides, those imports from afar have edges sharp enough to shave with!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,816 #17 Posted 1 hour ago 29 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Don't know if beating in a carburetor with a small ball peen hammer would be a good idea. Frees up a stuck needle & seat!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,816 #18 Posted 54 minutes ago 1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said: Just another old skool trick that I'm afraid is disappearing from a lot of the younger generation. As are a lot of down-home backyard maintenance techniques handed down from previous generations. I know how to polarize a WH S/G, but have no interest in learning how to pour babbit bearings!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites