Walbro WHG

[drewd 55]

Hi All,

 

I bought Kohler rebuild kit # 25 757 11-S.  I had a couple of questions as there are extra parts than this Walbro WHG takes (two float needles and gaskets not used on this carb). 

• It came with two intake valves (one with a spring).  I used the one without spring that looked like the one I took out.  However the float pin was not in the kit, just the needle.  Is this what others have found?
• Also, there was the thick gasket to go against the block and a regular thinner one of the same size.  I used them both as the diagram showed both (thick one against block and thinner one between thick one and carb).  Is this correct?   
•  The manual I downloaded for the M16 shows a Kohler carb and initial setting for both fuel needles at 2 1/2 turns out.  Is that the same for this Walbro?
• Also I cleaned everything I could without removing the Welch plugs.  
• I am asking as it is running much worse than before I cleaned it!!  Total surprise as I have rebuilt several other carbs in the past and never had that happen.  I am hoping that the new float needle is stuck and/or the thin wire I used on the main jet was short and did not get everything?  It was dirty and needed a good cleaning so surprised at the poor performance once cleaned.  Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,489]

If it runs don't worry about the initial settings. That is all they are to make it run. You must adjust the mixtures after the engine is hot for best performance.

 

Garry

[drewd 55]

57 minutes ago, gwest_ca said:

If it runs don't worry about the initial settings. That is all they are to make it run. You must adjust the mixtures after the engine is hot for best performance.

 

Garry

I did let it warm up for 6-7 minutes and tried to adjust.  It would seem to get a bit better but only a bit.  Just was not responding very much to adjustments.  That is what made me think the inlet valve was sticking or the main jet plugged some still.