Carbs

[RJR49 138]

I ran it out of gas the other day. Shortly there after it would not start. Good spark, and fuel is coming from the pump. In the past this has been a carb problem so I rebuilt the carb. Unfortunately, the local Kohler dealer steered me wrong on the carb kit P/N and it came with the wrong needle. I reused the old one and am not anticipating a problem but I am wondering if the carb from a K301 will work? I would guess that the jets are smaller producing less power but my grass is going to need mowing soon and I have one that was working a couple of weeks ago, so I may have to try it.

[rmaynard 16,342]

What engine are you working on?

[Anglo Traction 761]

Hi Bob, I think it's a 16hp (C-160) based on the other PTO Post .

[RJR49 138]

Yes, it's the K341. (16 HP)

[gwgdog66 23]

It should work. I have my spare 16HP Carb(#30) on my 10HP right now, until I can get the #26 Carter rebuilt.

[RJR49 138]

FYI Using the K301 Carb on the K341 worked like a charm. The only issue is that I had to use the back plate from the 341 because the air filter is a lot taller.

[bowtiebutler956 650]

That's good news!!

Matt :flags-texas:

[can whlvr 994]

that is good to know,there are some carbs not to be used with k series,i dont remember but its in brian millers pulling site

[RJR49 138]

BOY am I a dumb A_ _ I was so conerned about the #26 carb working that I overlooked the sourse of the problem. After about the same 10 minutes of working the 26 gummed up too! Fortunately the tank had less than a quart of gas in it.

I used soap and water to clean the plastic tank. Wondering what you guys think of that. Ultra sonic tank for the valve & screen. Tossed the fuel line & filter. The line had 7/11 and a spec number stamped on it. It seemed soft for fuel line and didn't say anything about fuel or alcohol. It's been a while since I needed any fuel line but I seem to recal that both were stamped on the last line I bought. I am asking because I was thinking that the inline fuel filter should have stopped the crud from the tank and I am wondering if the problem might have been caused by deteriorating hose. Just curiosity at this point because I am getting new fuel line tomorrow, but I would like to know.

[Kelly 1,033]

I use HOT soapy water to clean the plastic tanks, install a new rubber gromet, I take the screen off the shut off valve, and use a see through filter, with new fuel line, it sounds like you may have found the problem, you may want to unhook the line after the pump and run some gas through it to clean any thing in the pump, and replace the pump to carb line.

[tunahead72 2,548]

... I am wondering if the problem might have been caused by deteriorating hose ...

Quite possible, rumor has it that the ethanol in today's fuels speeds up the deterioration process. Like Kelly suggested, you may as well replace all of it while you're at it.

[RJR49 138]

Sound advice! I will do it. Still curious about that old fuel line. It was manufactured less than a year ago but was soft . The new line is clearly marked as fuel line suitable for use with alcohol

[gwgdog66 23]

My C-160 got new fuel hose and filter this past weekend also. It started running about 10 minutes and dying also. The station I buy gas from claims it is 100% gas. I went to a different place and got premium after replacing the fuel line and filter. It ran and mowed 2 hours without a problem. I think this coming weekend I'll do the same with the other three horses