redrooster 83 #1 Posted December 17, 2013 I have a 79 14 h Kohler. The butterfly shaft that runs through the carburetor wobbles in the holes. Is that normal or should it be tight? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,949 #2 Posted December 17, 2013 Throttle shaft is what that is called, and it should not have play in it. You probably need a bushing kit. Too much play allows too much air to be pulled in causing many different problems, the least of which is the inability to properly adjust the carburetor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redrooster 83 #3 Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks for the intel! Tried to look it up on parts tree but could only find the whole carburetor @ 350.00 yikes. Do you know where I can get parts? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,949 #4 Posted December 17, 2013 There are throttle kits available from Kohler, but you should be able to get just the bushings and screws from http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/a1carb.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redrooster 83 #5 Posted March 25, 2014 I noticed the linkage from the throttle to the governor was sloppy. I don't know if it is worn out or a bushing is missing. Can any of these parts be repaired or replaced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,949 #6 Posted March 25, 2014 All of mine are a little sloppy, but it doesn't seem to effect the way it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,047 #7 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Throttle shaft bushing is available from Brian Millers for $5. I just got 3 to rebush 3 #26 carters. Edited March 25, 2014 by ekennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #8 Posted March 25, 2014 I recently rebuilt my # 30 carb and got bushings at Ace Hardware. Hillman # 58087-A. It takes 2. I stocked up while there at .60 each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,949 #9 Posted March 25, 2014 Throttle shaft bushing is available from Bill Millers for $5. I just got 3 to rebush 3 #26 carters. Did you mean Brian Miller (http://gardentractorpullingtips.com)? If so, when was the last time you purchased any from him? He has not answered my emails in 6 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redrooster 83 #10 Posted March 25, 2014 Im thinking about welding the hole and redrilling it. This was suggested by a repairman at the factory I work at. Probably need to finish the project before worrying about that detail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,047 #11 Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) Did you mean Brian Miller (http://gardentractorpullingtips.com)? If so, when was the last time you purchased any from him? He has not answered my emails in 6 months. Sorry Bob .... I worked with a Bill Miller in Scouting...Guess I had Bill on my mind. I did mean Brian Miller. I ordered the bushings by email in Dec. 2012 and did not get a reply, so I called Brian in Jan. and reordered by phone. He said he was way behind on his emails. It still took about two weeks to get the bushings after I talked to him. I couldn't find bushings for my #26 cabs locally ...ACE, TSC, Tru Value.... so I went to B. Miller. They did work, But delivery is slow. Edited March 25, 2014 by ekennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,453 #12 Posted March 25, 2014 Lakota racing just did my #26 carb $3.00 for bushing I think $2.00 for screws but did not need them used old ones over tried Brian Millers and got no response. Very easy to do makes big difference in performance off engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,047 #13 Posted March 25, 2014 Rooster, If you do take the throttle shaft out, be sure to grind the burr off the back side of the two screws holding the throttle plate to the shaft. If you don't, the screws will probably break when the burr enters the thread .... don't ask how I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redrooster 83 #14 Posted March 25, 2014 Had the throttle shaft repaired by Brian Miller (long story) now working on linkage in pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #15 Posted March 25, 2014 That's not the first time I have heard that about brain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,678 #16 Posted March 26, 2014 Did you mean Brian Miller (http://gardentractorpullingtips.com)? If so, when was the last time you purchased any from him? He has not answered my emails in 6 months. I e-mail him this last weekend about a couple of errors on his engine spec. page and he sent me a e-mail thanking me for letting him know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
