1972 GT14 Carb cleaning and build

[mikehusky455 16]

I bought a new carb and new fuel pump from ebay for my k321 pd.about $70 for both not bad.

[FatJackDurham 318]

Alright. Carb cleaned up nicely with a dip in the GUNK dip tank. Choke plate tapped back into shape, drilled out the brass nubs and cleaned up the threads with a 4-40 tap. Best of all, I had two tiny ball bearings from an old Marbles tang aperature sight. So the detente is back in place and everything looks good. However, I won't get the gasket kit until tomorrow. Also, the engine needs a serious degreasing. I think all of the gaskets must be shot. I am hoping that after I clean all the linkage parts with the governor and get a new throttle cable that it will all work more smoothly. But that will be two weeks, because I have to go to SF next weekend. 

[mikehusky455 16]

ive had my 69' gt14 for almost a yr so far and still haven't tryied to start yet since I got,seems low compression just by spinning by hand but will see soon.good luck.

[MWR 321]

On 10/26/2016 at 3:54 PM, WHX8 said:

It will take paint off Jack, yes Walbro is a brand of carbs you might see out there, I personally never had serious issues with them ...except for on weed wackers.

 

Thanks for those links Dick... might come in handy in the shop!

You'll have to send Fat Jack a link to your videos now MWR!

 

 

[FatJackDurham 318]

Keep them doggies rolling!

 

[FatJackDurham 318]

Carb cleaned and the engine back together. Unfortunately, I broke the governor ROD connector and have to get a new one. But the engine started and idled well.

 

i also need a new shut off valve.

 

i concerned about the electronics. The pto doesn't disengage, the lights don't work and there is at least on broken connection out of the rectifier. And I need a new ignition switch. I think I am going to have to retire it all. I am worried some connectors will break that can't be repaired.

[ztnoo 2,299]

If the PTO is a Warner electric clutch, it has to: (1) have voltage to it,  and (2) be solidly grounded, or it won't function.

Also low voltage from a failing rectifier spade or wire which is supplying insufficient voltage to charge the battery, can lead to an inoperable PTO clutch.

Ask me how I know.

I had no idea why my Warner unit wouldn't work suddenly until I found a mostly burned off rectifier spade.

New rectifier, new connectors, problem solved.

Test the clutch directly off a fully charge battery with a jumper wire. Make sure the body is well grounded. If the clutch "clicks" and moves, it works.

Make sure a newly installed rectifier is well grounded also, or it won't do its job of charging the battery.

Edited November 14, 2016 by ztnoo