JC 1965 1,530 #1 Posted January 21, 2013 Lost the steel ball from the front of a carter #26 carb. It fits just behind the choke shaft. I guess the choke shaft pivots on it. I forgot it was there and when i removed the choke shaft it went flying. Does anyone know the size or part # or where i can find one ? Any help appreciated. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #2 Posted January 21, 2013 The choke shaft detent ball for the Carter N carb is 1/8" in diameter. (Kohler # 25 194 02-S) Don't forget that there's also a friction spring in there behind the ball. (Kohler # 25 089 06-S) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 501 #3 Posted January 21, 2013 Any hardware store should have the 1/8" ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #4 Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) Lost the steel ball from the front of a carter #26 carb. It fits just behind the choke shaft. I guess the choke shaft pivots on it. I forgot it was there and when i removed the choke shaft it went flying. Does anyone know the size or part # or where i can find one ? Any help appreciated. If it is .125 I have some spare if you can't find one locally, just need to see which jar they are in. PM me address, will get one mailed as soon as get in, not at that location till Wed post noon, good day Edited January 21, 2013 by groundhog47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 761 #5 Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) My early 70's #26's have 1/8" detent balls in them. I have another (1981) which I'll check to see if it different. Maybe worth checking the size with a Drill bit through the Filter Housing Screw hole ...........Just checked and it is 1/8" Edited January 21, 2013 by Anglo Traction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #7 Posted January 21, 2013 Lost the steel ball from the front of a carter #26 carb. It fits just behind the choke shaft. I guess the choke shaft pivots on it. I forgot it was there and when i removed the hcoke shaft it went flying. Does anyone know the size or part # or where i can find one ? Any help appreciated. If it is .125 I have some spare if you can't find one locally, just need to see which jar they are in. PM me address, will get one mailed as soon as get in, not at that location till Wed post noon, good day Gerry, PM SENT !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #8 Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks Terry, I just saw that you had posted this info. I have checked several hardware stores, the smallest I can find is 5/32 and that's too big. I need the 1/8" Groundhog47 (Gerry) is going to send me one. I will check this place out and probably order some extras. Thank again !! :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,400 #9 Posted January 21, 2013 "NOTE: If the choke is cable-controlled, then the spring and ball isn't needed." Terry, can you explain? :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #10 Posted January 21, 2013 The detent ball and spring holds the choke shaft & plate in the open position. (against the vacuum entering the carb throat) If a control cable is attached to the arm on the choke shaft, the plate cannot unintentionally close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,400 #11 Posted January 21, 2013 Okay, that makes sense. So, if Jerry's talking about his C-161, which I believe has a choke cable, he doesn't even really need to replace the ball and spring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #12 Posted January 21, 2013 Technically no - it's entirely up to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #13 Posted January 21, 2013 A good reason to keep all old bearings and take the balls out of them and just keep a bunch in pill bottles and such. just never know what you might need them for.But don't put them where you will not loose them or you will never find them again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #14 Posted January 22, 2013 A good reason to keep all old bearings and take the balls out of them and just keep a bunch in pill bottles and such. just never know what you might need them for.But don't put them where you will not loose them or you will never find them again. Jim you are correct, if you saw any uv them jars (little) behind Dee's head, that was my bigger stash, but am not sure if little stash was there or moved. They have always been handy for somethin'. Keep em rollin' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #15 Posted January 22, 2013 The detent ball and spring holds the choke shaft & plate in the open position. (against the vacuum entering the carb throat) If a control cable is attached to the arm on the choke shaft, the plate cannot unintentionally close. I am rebuilding this carb for an engine I am going to use on a lawn vac. ( hopefully ) There will not be a control cable. I will be working the choke by hand. That's why I need the detent ball. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
