Sparky-(Admin) 19,558 #1 Posted November 24, 2016 Dismantled the carb on my Commando-8 for a soaking in a gallon of carb cleaner last week but forgot to put aside the needle...so into the carb cleaner bucket it went. Looked ok when it came out so I reassembled it all and sure enough the rubber tip deteriorated and blocked up the seat. So off with the carb again, installed a new needle and seat (really pays off to have this stuff in stock) and she is running great! Nice way to spend Thanksgiving morning....( I was told to "Get outa my kitchen!")...so I obeyed . Took it for my first drive but the drive belt is so shot it won't power itself up even the lightest incline. Figuring out the belt size and finding a replacement is my next project. Mike....... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,928 #2 Posted November 24, 2016 On the bright side....bet that won't happen again! I learned my lesson the same way 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,558 #3 Posted November 24, 2016 50 minutes ago, wallfish said: On the bright side....bet that won't happen again! Oh I doubt that....history has proven that I need to screw up a few times before I learn my lesson! Mike.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #4 Posted November 24, 2016 Getting old...... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #5 Posted November 24, 2016 1 hour ago, stevebo said: Getting old...... Keeps getting worse too! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,733 #6 Posted November 24, 2016 Actually; Senior Moments seem to be occurring with enough regularity that I don't even notice them anymore! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,939 #7 Posted November 24, 2016 I'm surprised you would even consider using the old needle. If the carbs coming apart, that's the first thing I toss. I keep a couple on hand. I've seen brand new ones not work right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,558 #8 Posted November 25, 2016 1 hour ago, squonk said: I'm surprised you would even consider using the old needle. I hear ya....my excuse...well, it ran before I took the carb apart so I figured I would just give it a cleaning. Lesson learned! I am all outa needles and seats now 🙄 . Mike.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hacksawhero123 351 #9 Posted November 26, 2016 With a couple of K series Kohlers here now, I have learned to keep certain spare parts around- new float, needles, seats, carb gaskets, ignition kits, etc. I do need a good main jet needle if anybody has an extra to spare😜 Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
