K321 carb issue

[tommy3horse 3]

Good evening fellas; I find myself spending more and more time pouring over posts and learning. Thanks for all who contribute!

Now then, I have a 72 GT 14 and with the original rebuilt motor, I have also rebuilt the original carb with a Kohler kit. I started the motor and it seems to only run when the choke is full on. I am thinking that I didnt clean the carb well enough, even though I soaked/washed it out with Gumout and blew the passages out and then repeated that process a second time.

Anyone out there experience this problem? I have the carb off and wonder what to do with it?

Thanks in advance for any assistance,

Tom

[Jim_M 179]

It sounds like one of the passages is still clogged. Get a can of Chem-Tool and soak the disassembled carb. in it overnight, then blow it all out and give it another try.

[tommy3horse 3]

Hi jim,

Thanks, just what I had planned!

I hope to post pics very soon. I aquired it ('72 GT 14) several years ago with a broken connecting rod. I went thru the motor and used Kohler parts throughout. Shes got a nice original patina, but a new paint job would her wonders. I appreciate your help....I'll keep you posted....

Tom

[Horse Rancher 0]

sounds like the float might not be set right also might

not be adjusted quite right good luck

[tommy3horse 3]

Well, I finally broke-down and got a bucket of carb cleaner with the basket today. I filled the basket with the carb and internals to soak overnight. Is overnight enough? Afterwords, should I spray with gumout again then blow it out? Should I remove the "plug" and clean in there?

This is the third attempt........ I sure would like this to work this time.

As always, I appreciate all you guys help and reading the threads on repair have started to educate and give me the confidence to tackle this project.

Side Note:

Also, I removed the steering wheel on the GT14 today. I made-up a split collar to fit under the wheel so as not to damage the plastic. I grabbed the collar(I made it slightly larger that the diameter of the wheel) with a 3 legged puller and it came-off with little effort. Now I can replace the dash. I will include pics of the collar and the tractor soon.

Thanks everyone...

TOM

St. Clair, MO

[rickv1957 73]

Tom,overnite is useally enough,I always spray then blowout,also check out carb link on top of engines page as it has some great info,hope it works for you this time,Rick

[tommy3horse 3]

Thanks Rick.

Also, breaking her down for paint. Gonna sandblast the sheetmetal and use epoxy primer. I powerwashed it today and got everything clean. Even the hydro looks new. B)

[tommy3horse 3]

Hello everyone;

Well, I pulled the parts out of the soak this morning. I hosed everything off with spray Gumout and blew all parts clean. I carefully reassembled it.

I bolted it back on and hooked up all the linkages and pre-set the needles.

I hooked-up the battery and turned the key..........and it started, with the choke on and was puffing black smoke!! I slowly closed the choke while adjusting the needles. It runs great and sounds fantastic. Purrs like a kitten!!

A long road to a wonderful outcome. Much learned along the way too, thanks to a little help from my friends...here.

Tom

[rickv1957 73]

Tom,thats great news there! glad you got her going,Rick

[Jim_M 179]

All is well that ends well. It may have cost a little more and taken a little more time than you had hoped, but you learned something and you'll know exactly what to do next time. B)

[Roger from southern Iowa 1]

Time well spent and lessons well learned.

Glad you got it running. Now you can put it to work. :party: