Replacing O-rings on my kohler's carb. (w/o spending a ton on a rebuild kit). 2 of them are just a tad too big on the of but fine on the id. These are small and I bought the smallest ones I could. Any ideas?
Replacing O-rings on my kohler's carb. (w/o spending a ton on a rebuild kit). 2 of them are just a tad too big on the of but fine on the id. These are small and I bought the smallest ones I could. Any ideas?
HF sells 2 O ring kits, one metric, one SAE. They are not expensive and have a bunch of sizes. Use one O ring and you've paid for the kit.
Otherwise, if you have one that is too long (circumference), you can cut and super-glue it to smaller.
It literally is too wide? OD is too big. ID is fine. These are tiny buggers. I bought the smallest ones at Ace.
Well, you can either find thinner ones or buy a kit. They make O-Ring DIY kits where you get lengths of various diameter O ring material, a razor blade, super glue and a jig. I think that while theoretically, you could thin what you have, in practice, it would be pretty hard to do and still have a functioning seal.
Oh, also, go to the auto parts store and ask to look at their AC O ring sets. That has a bunch of different sizes.
How expensive is the rebuild kit? Time versus $$$ sometimes it is wise to spend a little more $$$ depending on what your time is worth.
Used a grinding stone on a dremel and removed the material very carefully until they just fit.
Rebuild kit is $60 and takes time to get it in. If this doesn't work I'm getting a new carb. Under $100.
Look on amazon and ebay for a carb. Usually 20 bucks there for a briggs.
Got a carb for my chain saw for $12. Rebuild kit was $20. I just don't get how this happens.
What's the engine model number? The aftermarket kits are fine and a lot less than $60.
Kohler v twin with keihin carb. Trust me, I looked. Was shocked to find a carb for 70. Some places want near 300.
Yeah that's like saying "Chevy V8 with a 4 barrel" get the model number off the data sticker. $60 minimum for a carb gasket and seal kit can't be right, maybe for over the counter genuine Kohler parts but there are usually other options.
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markwemple wrote: Replacing O-rings on my kohler's carb. (w/o spending a ton on a rebuild kit). 2 of them are just a tad too big on the of but fine on the id. These are small and I bought the smallest ones I could. Any ideas?
Measure out the necessary dimensions and order them off McMaster-Carr or another industrial supply type place.
I think this the kit you're after? Seems there isn't much demand for parts on these and the aftermarket kits are just reboxed OE ones based on the price.
If you decide to trim the O ring, put it on a wood dowel, freeze it, chuck it in a drill, and run it lightly over a fine (220?) sandpaper.
We fabricate a lot of rubber parts. It's next to impossible to machine rubber but the above suggestion on freezing the rubber is one of tricks.
Dr. Hess wrote: HF sells 2 O ring kits, one metric, one SAE. They are not expensive and have a bunch of sizes. Use one O ring and you've paid for the kit.
It's the same kit, just different units of measurement.
Yes, the metric kit is like twice as much.
Fastenal has o-rings. I looked for an oddball size and it was in stock... or they can order it. Very reasonable too.
What is the id and od you are looking for?
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