squonk 42,370 #23251 Posted Friday at 07:26 PM Not the best Pic. I had to take it before they moved. Bella and Faith guarding the 875 1 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 441 #23252 Posted Friday at 07:34 PM (edited) Trying to get the 414-8 running after the carb rebuild. DOGGONE WALBRO CARB! When I disassembled it, I saw no clip on the float needle. I figured I MUST have lost it. Upon reassembly, it's not flowing properly. As you can see by the photo with the old needle, it appeared to be the setup with the spring. That needle & spring allowed ZERO flow with the float down. Blowing into the gas intake was a complete block. Using the other needle and the typical needle "hanger" results in very restricted flow with the float down. do I completely remove the clip and let it "float" freely, the way it appeared to be? I have never seen that before.Yes, I know I can adjust the float, but A) that shouldn't be necessary, and I don't have the specs. As much as I hate to mess with the float height since it worked before, I guess I'll play with it. I found this online: Quote For a 1989 Kohler M8 engine with a Walbro carburetor, the float height should be approximately 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) from the top of the carburetor body. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Engine Model: Kohler M8 (Magnum 8) Carburetor Type: Walbro Float Height: Approximately 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) from the top of the carburetor body Important Note: This is a general guideline. Refer to your specific engine's manual for the exact specifications, as there can be slight variations between models. Edited Friday at 08:46 PM by HyperPete Typos, as usual! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,370 #23253 Posted Friday at 09:21 PM The teardown of HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD!!! has begun! 5 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 441 #23254 Posted Friday at 10:42 PM (edited) Giving up on carb for the night. Tried both needles. Tried to adjust float (not really designed to adjust.) Still not getting flow. Maybe a little, but not enough to keep it running after squirting some gas in the carb. Aaaaaaarrrrggghhhhh! Edited Friday at 10:42 PM by HyperPete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 960 #23255 Posted Saturday at 01:16 AM (edited) This…I installed the 3 dollar Harbor Freight reflectors. They fit where the old ones were perfectly. Edited Saturday at 01:33 AM by MainelyWheelhorse 11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 441 #23256 Posted Saturday at 01:27 PM Back at it. 3.6 shows the float / needle setup. No clip visible! As crazy as it seems to me, I guess I'll try it with no clip. https://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/html/engine-specs/kohler/Kohler_Carburetor_Reference_Manual_TP-2377-E.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,113 #23257 Posted Saturday at 03:01 PM Changed oil in 854 yesterday and did some touch up painting where she had some working wear! 1 1/4 quarts -and I put in 1 1/2 by mistake thinking I remembered how much. Went back to the chart and had to take out some to get it right. I have a chart but apparently have not memorized it! I changed oil in the 314-8 too ! We had 3 3/4 inches of rain yesterday and early this am. o flooding here at home but my sale I installed between my neighbor's house and mine worked great again! 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,929 #23258 Posted Saturday at 07:21 PM Reassembled the 520-8 (or is it a 510-8 ) The wiring works, just need to take it back apart and connect it up properly without the temporary wire nuts. Hopefully get that done and the battery installed and take it for a test ride tomorrow. 6 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,370 #23259 Posted Sunday at 06:33 PM Little more done on HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD!!! 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 886 #23260 Posted Sunday at 10:36 PM (edited) On 4/5/2025 at 3:01 PM, Lane Ranger said: Changed oil in 854 yesterday and did some touch up painting where she had some working wear! 1 1/4 quarts -and I put in 1 1/2 by mistake thinking I remembered how much. Went back to the chart and had to take out some to get it right. I have a chart but apparently have not memorized it! I changed oil in the 314-8 too ! We had 3 3/4 inches of rain yesterday and early this am. o flooding here at home but my sale I installed between my neighbor's house and mine worked great again! @Lane Ranger What’s the story on the rain gauge? Would love to have one. Edited Sunday at 10:40 PM by Sodaking27 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,113 #23261 Posted Monday at 12:54 AM On 4/6/2025 at 10:36 PM, Sodaking27 said: a fellow Wheel Horse guy made those years ago! As happens frequently they make special things for a while and sell out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 9,381 #23262 Posted Monday at 01:00 AM Well gosh darn it @Lane Ranger if they’re ever made again I would certainly like one too!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,940 #23263 Posted Monday at 01:35 PM Got the Work Horse out and hitched it to the wagon to do some yard work. 4 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,435 #23264 Posted Monday at 02:07 PM On 4/7/2025 at 1:35 PM, cleat said: Got the Work Horse out and hitched it to the wagon to do some yard work. I see a Merkur XR4TI in the background. They are quite unique. I used to have one many years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,940 #23265 Posted Monday at 06:25 PM On 4/7/2025 at 1:35 PM, cleat said: Got the Work Horse out and hitched it to the wagon to do some yard work. Hooked up my Wife's small wagon to my wagon. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,940 #23266 Posted Monday at 06:27 PM On 4/7/2025 at 2:07 PM, ML3 said: I see a Merkur XR4TI in the background. They are quite unique. I used to have one many years ago. Yes, that is my 85 XR that I totally rebuilt a few years ago. It was my daily driver car all summer for several years until I retired. It now just gets used for local cruise nights and car shows. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,318 #23267 Posted Monday at 07:05 PM Got a break in the monsoon this afternoon, so I hooked the roller to the 310-8 for a couple hours of seat time. I should have used the heated cab 520...it was a cold ride. The new Carlisle Turfs worked great. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,370 #23268 Posted Monday at 07:41 PM On 4/7/2025 at 7:05 PM, Ed Kennell said: Got a break in the monsoon this afternoon, so I hooked the roller to the 310-8 for a couple hours of seat time. I should have used the heated cab 520...it was a cold ride. The new Carlisle Turfs worked great. Are those the remains of some dog muffins on the tires Ed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,318 #23269 Posted Monday at 08:11 PM (edited) On 4/7/2025 at 7:41 PM, squonk said: Are those the remains of some dog muffins on the tires Ed? No way Mike. Those are mud balls that fall of the horses hooves and wheels of the wagon when they turn in my yard. I just roll them down . When i'm lucky, they leave a few roadapples for the garden and to remind me of Jay. Edited Monday at 08:12 PM by Ed Kennell 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,407 #23270 Posted Monday at 08:26 PM On 4/7/2025 at 6:25 PM, cleat said: Hooked up my Wife's small wagon to my wagon. That's awesome. Like that bigger wagon. I've seriously considered making one from two Wheelhorse frames. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,370 #23271 Posted Tuesday at 08:44 PM 875 tunnel decal 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,929 #23272 Posted Tuesday at 10:36 PM Swapped the 9.5’s on narrow wheels for 10.5’s on deep/wide wheels on the 510-8speed 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,407 #23273 Posted Tuesday at 10:41 PM On 4/8/2025 at 10:36 PM, Sparky said: 10.5’s on deep/wide wheels Carlisles? Looks excellent. Quite the difference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,929 #23274 Posted Tuesday at 11:00 PM On 4/8/2025 at 10:41 PM, ebinmaine said: Carlisles? Looks excellent. Quite the difference. Yep, Carlisle’s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,441 #23275 Posted Tuesday at 11:51 PM That looks fantastic, need to get some tri-ribs for the front now! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
