john deere 300 with kohler flooding

[mikes47jeep]

hi all

i have a 1973 john deere 300 with the kohler engine

was running fine for the first few runs through the blizzard of 17' but now i seem to be loading up,

i have excessive fuel and smoke smell, and when i pull the plugs they are wet

and it feels fairly sluggish

threw a new set of plugs in, no difference

any advice is appreciated

thanks

Mike

[Steven Rempel]

when's the last time the carb has be cleaned and rebuilt?
what carb are you running?
are you having a lot of fuel in the return line?

maybe a small piece dirt found its way to the carb causing issues with the needle seating right.

I have had many run fine and for no really reason they start loading up like you said. I have had good luck with rebuilding and cleaning the carbs. solving my issues.

I would also confirm that your choke butterfly is opening all the way, its possible its come loose and self adjusted.

just my thoughts, keep us updated