Racinbob 11,938 #1 Posted April 9, 2019 Last summer I put a freshly rebuilt K-341 om my 76. I swapped out the choke shaft to get the proper configuration and sure enough, one of the choke detent balls ran away. Those things make looking for a 1/4" shifter ball seem like a dream. I still had one so I finished the swap and was good to go. Knowing I wanted to rebuild the spare carb I looked for the balls at Ace but they didn't go small enough. Now, after 2 years of constant remodel work, I'm finally to a point where I can play with my tractors again. The only problem is that I don't remember what size the ball was . When it was still fresh in my mind I did fine them on Ebay but just didn't pull the trigger and then I'll have plenty of spares to send to somebody who discovers how easy they are to lose. Can anybody tell me the size of those balls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,725 #2 Posted April 9, 2019 Bob, you give me a few hours and I'll get home and take a look at the old carb that came off my cinnamon horse that was really really really worn out. Maybe I can help you with that one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #3 Posted April 9, 2019 Argh! that dang little ball! it can disappear like magic. I too have been using the - cheap - import carbs, being so cheap I guess they dont come with the correct choke orientation so I remove the shaft from the old carb over to the new one --- and that little ball can disappear quick. But years ago I started saving 'balls' from replaced bearings, using a cutoff wheel to slice the coverings off them. I have a nice little collection of many sizes and in that bunch are the correct size for the choke shaft. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,734 #4 Posted April 9, 2019 I'm following along, I've got a carb or 2 missing them varmints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,689 #5 Posted April 9, 2019 i do not bother to reorient the Choke just put a sticker on the instrument panel up is run down is choke. i have one pull out one that isn't labeled it is my anti theft device 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,938 #6 Posted April 9, 2019 I've done a lot of carb rebuilds and never saw the need to remove the choke shaft until this one came along. Ummmmmm……..to be perfectly honest I didn't know there was a ball in there. That just might have contributed to losing one of them . Hang in there guys. Once I can confirm the size I'll have 100 of them on the way. I think they are 1/8" but...……………. A PM with your address will get some to you. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #7 Posted April 9, 2019 I just recently went thru the same thing . Seems you can’t get the right configuration on the choke set up to work ! i dropped my detent ball a couple of times and was able to retrieve it. In your experience can you find the correct setup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,938 #8 Posted April 9, 2019 In my situation I needed the choke cable to come up from the bottom. The carb on the fresh engine was set up for the cable to come from the top. The easiest way was to simply swap the choke shaft from the original carb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,350 #9 Posted April 9, 2019 .125 inches never thought I had to mic my balls! 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #10 Posted April 9, 2019 While we are on the subject of the choke and balls... anyone know where I can get a longer choke cable? I’ve looked everywhere and all are 42 inches! Been wanting one with a C on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,725 #11 Posted April 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: While we are on the subject of the choke and balls... anyone know where I can get a longer choke cable? I’ve looked everywhere and all are 42 inches! Been wanting one with a C on it. Randy I can check when I get home but I kind of thought that was about the standard length. What size are you needing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #12 Posted April 9, 2019 Just now, ebinmaine said: Randy I can check when I get home but I kind of thought that was about the standard length. What size are you needing? I’m thinking around 50 inches . I’ve seen the throttle cables that long but all the choke ones are around 42 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,725 #13 Posted April 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: I’m thinking around 50 inches . I’ve seen the throttle cables that long but all the choke ones are around 42 Okay I'll take a look. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #14 Posted April 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Okay I'll take a look. Thank you my brother! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,938 #15 Posted April 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, OILUJ52 said: .125 inches never thought I had to mic my balls! Thank you Joe. 3 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: I'm following along, I've got a carb or 2 missing them varmints. Pm me your address Jim. I've now got 100 of them that will be here Saturday or Monday. I'll send you some. That goes for anybody else too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,350 #16 Posted April 9, 2019 Just for the Halibut, I attached the ball measuring pic! Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,725 #17 Posted April 10, 2019 Sounds fishy to me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #18 Posted April 10, 2019 Fish balls!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,465 #19 Posted April 10, 2019 That is one really off-breed dial caliper - I have never seen that model of Craftsman and it's quite odd how they laid out the dial, interesting for sure. Yup, .125" (1/8") is the diameter here as well. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spareparts 85 #20 Posted April 10, 2019 I have got one of them calibers, it is at least 40 yrs old and still works fine, it looks just like a Starret. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,843 #21 Posted April 10, 2019 23 hours ago, OILUJ52 said: Just for the Halibut, I attached the ball measuring pic! Enjoy Those look like they could pinch!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
