FLtractor 108 #1 Posted January 2 (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 January 2 by FLtractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 790 #2 Posted January 2 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 76,501 #3 Posted January 2 @Easton Rich Given that isave is closed do you have another source? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 790 #4 Posted January 2 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) 11,918 #5 Posted January 2 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 76,501 #6 Posted January 2 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 19,459 #7 Posted January 2 Cereal box and an Exacto Knife 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,776 #8 Posted January 2 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 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,958 #9 Posted January 2 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 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,501 #10 Posted January 2 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 6,262 #11 Posted January 2 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 1,776 #12 Posted January 2 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. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,918 #13 Posted January 2 Have used a flat bed scanner to copy the body of a Zenith carb and glued the scan to gasket material and cut away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,546 #14 Posted January 2 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. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,776 #15 Posted January 2 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 10,958 #16 Posted January 2 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!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,958 #17 Posted January 2 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!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,958 #18 Posted January 2 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!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,470 #19 Posted January 2 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: 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!! I saw a You Tube video about babbit bearings in the click bait watch these next list last night. Didn't click on it, but now I'm curious. I've got a pretty good collection of old machine shop, blacksmithing, and engineering books. Good sources of inspiration for things mechanical. If it worked back then, it will work now - though, I'll pass on the arsenic based heat treating solution........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,776 #20 Posted January 2 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: 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!! yup had a 69 Harley sportster with non battery magneto ignition and it was same way, had to polarize genny same way as Kohler starter/genny or it would not charge. 1 minute ago, 8ntruck said: no interest in learning how to pour babbit bearings!! Bearing factory I used to work at had a babbit line and I do not miss pouring babitt but was easy to machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,958 #21 Posted January 2 51 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said: babitt but was easy to machine. But it was easy to wear out too. Meant for low powered, low RPM applications... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,470 #22 Posted January 3 didn't the Model T have babbit crank and rod bearings? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
