Retired Wrencher 6,915 #1 Posted 17 hours ago I have one of those carter carbs. Just would like to know what the setting is for these. Are they like Kohler carbs meaning on top of the carb it 2 turns and on the bottom is 21/2. It ideals fine but when you accelerate it seems to sputter. Let me know if this is right or wrong. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 32,326 #2 Posted 16 hours ago (edited) 58 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said: I have one of those carter carbs. The Carter carbs are usually the better ones. A good starting point is 2 turns on the main jet (top screw) and 1 1/2 turns on the low speed jet (side screw) Edited 16 hours ago by Achto 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 17,524 #3 Posted 16 hours ago Sputtering can occur when the throttle shaft has too much play. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,791 #4 Posted 15 hours ago (edited) Good advise. The sputter may be at the transition point of coming from the idle circuit and onto the main one. Try richening up the main a bit.... The idle mix screw is solid - the main is not. It is hollow and has a set of tiny air bleed holes that must be kept fully open. If there is a restriction or clog, the carb most likely will never be able to be properly adjusted. Severely worn throttle shaft & bores (bushings) can also make for erratic or impossible tuning... The attached Kohler carb Manual is extensive, but packed with good info. Kohler_Carb_Manual_TP-2377-E.pdf Edited 14 hours ago by ri702bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,915 #5 Posted 8 hours ago All good info guys. I will mess with it in the AM. Hopping to run this at Zagray in October. Last show of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,915 #6 Posted 8 hours ago 7 hours ago, rmaynard said: Sputtering can occur when the throttle shaft has too much play. Bob why do they call it a Kohler carbs when it is a Carter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 20,506 #7 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) Keep in mind, those settings in the manual are the initial settings or preliminary settings to get it started and running. They are not meant to be Gospel for every engine There is no specific amount of turns that will work for every engine. Those factory specs are so it will start and run. Then final adjustments should be made. EVERY engine is different so adjusting the carb afterwards to that particular engine and that particular carb should always be done. Engines and carbs wear over time so adjusting the carb to each particular situation will "dial it in" so it runs efficiently. I know a lot of people will just set those turns of the jets exactly to the manual and call it good but then skip the important part about making the final adjustments because it runs. Edited 7 hours ago by wallfish 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,915 #8 Posted 44 minutes ago Thanks John. I will play with it to day. 6 hours ago, wallfish said: Keep in mind, those settings in the manual are the initial settings or preliminary settings to get it started and running. They are not meant to be Gospel for every engine There is no specific amount of turns that will work for every engine. Those factory specs are so it will start and run. Then final adjustments should be made. EVERY engine is different so adjusting the carb afterwards to that particular engine and that particular carb should always be done. Engines and carbs wear over time so adjusting the carb to each particular situation will "dial it in" so it runs efficiently. I know a lot of people will just set those turns of the jets exactly to the manual and call it good but then skip the important part about making the final adjustments because it runs. This was rebuilt by Eric, he does all my carbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
