kolher carbs

[oneroadkingman 53]

Hi guys,I was wondering if the carburetor from a 10 horsepower Kohler is the same one as a 12,14 horsepower. are they interchangeable ?

when hooking up the throttle cable what's the best way to do it make the governor works properly and get full throttle out of it also Thanks

[SousaKerry 501]

Not the expert here but I think the 10hp was a slightly smaller bore in the carb.  Not saying it won't bolt up and run but you may not get full power or RPM's out of it.

 

Try the following links and let us know how it goes

 

 

 

[LFDRET 21]

10hp thru 14hp came with a 26 mm on the 16hp its a 30mm

[oldredrider 2,548]

I have had a few 14hp Kohlers with the #30 carb on them.

Generally, the 10 thru 12hp had #26 carbs and the 14 had the #26 or #30.

All 16hp Kohlers had the #30.

[tbarnhart 240]

The original Kohler carbs for the big blocks came in 26 28 and 30's. The number of the carb was cast into the carb above the venturi on the choke plate side. it is often visible with the air cleaner removed and a small flashlight. There is differing opinions as to what the numbers mean with the most popular being the throttle plate bore in millimeters. With the ones that I've measured, I believe the measurement is actually the diameter of the venturi in 32nds of an inch. 28's were very rare. Most 10's and 12's had the 26's and most 14's and 16's had the 30's. You could probably interchange them without noticing much difference. The larger motors will lose a little on the top end with a small carb and the smaller motors may not idle and accelerate as well with a large carb. JMHO

[Rich Gilbert 1]

So what size did the 8hp have???

[oldredrider 2,548]

Pretty sure the 8hp had #22 carbs.

[oneroadkingman 53]

Does any one have laying around in there Extra parts a linkage bracket

.it's the one that u attach the throttle cable to.it's also the one that is mounted just below the coil.hopefully someone out here has this.It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[rmaynard 15,436]

Is this what you are looking for?

 

 

If so, I may have one and will check when I get home today.

Edited August 8, 2014 by rmaynard

[oneroadkingman 53]

Yes that is it.also the bolt and spacer and the linkage on the top part of the linkage. Also might u have the one that connects governor to the carb. That one has a ball and socket on carb end the other end has a c clip holding it on the linkage. Thanks Rick

[rmaynard 15,436]

That latter is hard to find in good condition, but I will check when I get back to my shop.

[oneroadkingman 53]

maynard, good afternoon have u had any luck in finding the latter parts thanks Rick