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K181 Carb issues

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adsm08
2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

Work good? 

 They kind of taste like Drain-O. But they have a kick to them.

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iwuzheerlater

Mmmm tastes just like the sun would...

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Handy Don

At age 13, my twin brothers and a friend were curious to see what gasoline mixed with powdered pool chlorine would do.

In case you wondered, they react explosively, spraying burning fuel like bomb shrapnel in all directions. 

One brother nearly died from the burns and shock and still carries major scars.  

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adsm08

Ok, so the fuel was coming out the vent, not the jet.

 

I dropped the needle walking through the shop, can't find it, put a spare carb on and it is working, but this carb has it's own set of issues.

 

Guess I need to find a good rebuild kit.

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ebinmaine
9 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

 

 

Guess I need to find a good rebuild kit.

 

Done. 

 

 

https://billsplaceshop.com/products/new-genuine-oem-kohler-part-25-757-01-s-carburetor-kit-for-k91-k301-k321-k482?variant=47126773629231

 

 

 

 

You'll need a base gasket too.  

 

 

 

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ohiofarmer

  Answer and then a question....   A really easy way to judge whether or not a float is leaking or getting gas inside is this . Just get a container of warm water and hold the float under the surface. Bubbles =problem. I have fixed them with tank liner after heating them up in a metal bowl or whatever method you choose to heat and expel or burn the gas. Then put tank liner on them.

   Taryl and others have suggested that Hipa has some good carburetors that are decent quality. Do they make one for the K series for my c-160 ???? 

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adsm08
On 4/18/2026 at 5:24 PM, ebinmaine said:

 

Well that's was a bust. After a week or so the order got canceled and refunded. 

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ebinmaine
14 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

 

Well that's was a bust. After a week or so the order got canceled and refunded. 

 

💩      I can send you the pieces if need be.  

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adsm08
48 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

💩      I can send you the pieces if need be.  

 

I have a working carb right now. I robbed a known good needle and float from another one.

 

It will get me to the show at least. I'll see if I can find stuff there.

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