infernus 8 #1 Posted October 3, 2015 I cracked open my very dirty carb for my C160 today since the whole fuel system was gummed up bad to start a rebuild. I pulled the needles out and cleaned it up a bit. There was corrosion on the throttle plate, so I attempted to remove that, and broke a screw head off and got the other one out no problem. I successfully drilled out and retapped the throttle shaft. Then on to the main jet that was REALLY stuck, bad enough where I was mungin' it up pretty good. So I decided to use the torch... having some success heating aluminum. Nope, not this time... it turned to mud in a heartbeat. That ended that project.So anyways, I see there are new carburetors for fairly cheap. Is that something I can get through my dealer (they're closed today) or am I better off getting one online? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,911 #2 Posted October 3, 2015 The imported aftermarket ones on eBay are pretty good. Just make sure you get one with the right choke lever and SAE hardware. Don't try to screw an original fitting into one that is metric. Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,967 #3 Posted October 3, 2015 To get one cheap better go online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted October 3, 2015 If using Ebay... be sure to pick one from a US based seller too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,857 #5 Posted October 3, 2015 OK, now we know why your name is inferno,infernus, inferni. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,911 #6 Posted October 3, 2015 ...So I decided to use the torch....and that is when he said, "hold my beer and watch this"... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,384 #7 Posted October 4, 2015 I've purchased two off ebay. One for my C165 and one for my 312-8 with the Magnum engine. The carb I ordered for the 312 was for a K301 which worked just fine but I had to use the choke hardware from the original carb otherwise the choke level is completely opposite in operation. Don't sweat it. Just order it, install, tune if needed, and never look back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infernus 8 #8 Posted October 17, 2015 That's what I did... ordered the replica carb. $45 Works great, but yeah that choke shaft being upside down was a project in itself. Both screws broke off in the old choke shaft, so I had to drill and tap (new carb choke screws are 3mm-0.5) and broke 3 drill bits in the process lol. Once that was taken care of, I tuned it a little. Now I just need a battery and a voltage regulator and I should be ready to put it to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,911 #9 Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Try Milford Power for a new regulator. https://www.milfordpower.com/R10297-Voltage-Regulator-Replaces-Kohler-41-403-06-p/r10297.htmor TEWarehouse.com. http://tewarehouse.com/7-01696Sometimes Amazon.com and eBay will have great prices as well. Just do a Google search for Kohler 41-403-06. Edited October 18, 2015 by rmaynard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #10 Posted October 30, 2015 Been there done that with a golf cart carb a couple of years ago. It was so gummed up I busted it trying to disassemble. Got a new aftermarket one off of fleabay. Runs great now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites