Shuboxlover 481 #1 Posted April 19, 2012 I FINALLY got around to fixing my gas tank so it doesn't leak anymore. I put a new head gasket in it and took the carb off and cleaned it really well. The thing ran GREAT before i took the carb off, but now, at idle; the thing "hunts". I have rebuilt at least a half dozen Kohler carbs before and never had this problem. I adjusted the governor and set both needles to the preliminary settings. What should I do/check now? Thanks Tyson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #2 Posted April 19, 2012 Try setting the choke a little bit, if that helps you have a piece of dirt in the carb. try cleaning it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 481 #3 Posted April 19, 2012 I did pull the choke out a bit and it seemed to help.....guess I'll take the carb back off. Thanks Kelly, I'll let you know what I find...but of course, I have to get a new starter/generator belt as mine gave up the ghost. I don't know when I'll have time to do this stuff...REALLY busy time of year for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #4 Posted April 19, 2012 You did put a new base gasket on it right?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 481 #5 Posted April 19, 2012 ummmmm.......... no :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #6 Posted April 19, 2012 Try that first, it might be leaking air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 481 #7 Posted April 22, 2012 Kelly...................YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As is was running, I sprayed carb cleaner near the base of the carb/block and it almost died.....sure sign of a leak. I put a new gasket in it and it puuuuuuuurs like a kitten!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're the man!!!!!!!!!! THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #8 Posted April 23, 2012 Glad I could help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
