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by Recoil
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:54 pm
Forum: Kioritz/CCW & Kohler Tech Talk
Topic: 72jd 400 spark plug question
Replies: 5
Views: 271

Re: 72jd 400 spark plug question

So i take it that is just a shorter reach plug? Well i hope these old plugs hold up during my vintage run tomorrow! If you happen to find out please let me know. I would certainly appreciate it.

Recoil
by Recoil
Fri Feb 22, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Kioritz/CCW & Kohler Tech Talk
Topic: 72jd 400 spark plug question
Replies: 5
Views: 271

72jd 400 spark plug question

Hey guys, i went to the tech pages to find a spark plug replacement for my 400. I was surprised at the fact that the 1972 400s are broken into three groups?! My serial number is in the first group but i cannot find any of those listed plugs in my local shop. Why are they different? Why does the last...
by Recoil
Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Kioritz/CCW & Kohler Tech Talk
Topic: Walbro carb issue
Replies: 7
Views: 554

Re: Walbro carb issue

Well i had the old girl out for vintage ride today and it is working great! The trick that worked for me was... The metering baffle replacement has the larger "button" in the middle of the metal disk. If you look carefully, that button is exactly where it makes contact with the metering le...
by Recoil
Mon Nov 26, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: Kioritz/CCW & Kohler Tech Talk
Topic: Walbro carb issue
Replies: 7
Views: 554

Re: Walbro carb issue

Thanks for the info Brian. Having to get the engine hot is an interesting and useful bit of info. In all my other vintage projects i have not had a CCW engine so this is a first and info like that is useful. Anyways, do you know if there is suppossed to be a fuel baffle AND a gasket or is it just th...
by Recoil
Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Kioritz/CCW & Kohler Tech Talk
Topic: Walbro carb issue
Replies: 7
Views: 554

Re: Walbro carb issue

I had a bit more success today although it still isnt running great. I set the metering flange so it was JUST flush with the carb housing. I also have the fuel baffle AND the new gasket in the rebuild. Seems to be working a bit better. Still though, any other comments?

Recoil
by Recoil
Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: Kioritz/CCW & Kohler Tech Talk
Topic: Walbro carb issue
Replies: 7
Views: 554

Walbro carb issue

Hey guys...i started a conversation on the new members thread that likely belongs here instead. The issue is on the wlabro wr 7-5 carb on my 72 400. To summarize the entire story i wrote on the new members area.... Bought old sled, replaced everything i needed too and cleaned carb. Replaced some wor...