The Tuul Crib 7,338 #1 Posted August 30, 2019 So I picked up this Chinese carburetor off of Amazon and went to put it on and swap out the fittings and no way! The gas line inlet is a metric size cannot use the one off of the old carburetor! I'm sure that someone else has run into the same situation and I'm curious what's your fix might be. You would think that these carburetors would come with that particular fitting but Noooooo! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,789 #2 Posted August 30, 2019 It's possible you could find an adapter at a Big box Auto parts store. You may be able to get something that is metric threaded on one side and meant to fit like 6 mm hose on the other... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,092 #3 Posted August 30, 2019 having tried Chinese carbs , incredible junk, very erratic production parts. last carb i bought at , I SAVE TRACTORS , came in a sealed bag and built to us specs , bolted it on started it up , and never touched it ! very satisfying and enjoyable to use it. jmoo , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #4 Posted August 30, 2019 Been to several parts places ,ace , and even a lawn mower dealer/ repair with no luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,587 #5 Posted August 30, 2019 How about a pipe tap Randy? Could you chase in some of your own threads? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #6 Posted August 30, 2019 Not sure that would work. I have thought about that as well though. I would be worried about cracking the case of a carb Or metal filings getting into places it didn't belong ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #7 Posted August 30, 2019 ive made it fit anyways. LOL i used gas line thread tape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #8 Posted August 30, 2019 I don't waste my time with those junk carbs anymore. you get what you pay for. I bought a bunch of old kohler/briggs carbs off ebay and keep them on hand with rebuild kits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,175 #9 Posted August 30, 2019 Last couple I got I did use a pipe thread tap, only got about 3-4 rounds but it sealed off OK ----when you get that done then you gotta fix the choke conx! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,093 #10 Posted August 30, 2019 2 hours ago, The Tool Crib said: So I picked up this Chinese carburetor off of Amazon and went to put it on and swap out the fittings and no way! The gas line inlet is a metric size cannot use the one off of the old carburetor! I'm sure that someone else has run into the same situation and I'm curious what's your fix might be. You would think that these carburetors would come with that particular fitting but Noooooo! It depends on Dealer. buyed 2 times Chinese Carbs for Monkey type Engines and one for a old Briggs Engine. the carb for the Monkey/Dax Engine come without any Fuelline, the Carb for the Briggs comes with all Attachments. The tubesize was 6mm. but the both purchased by different Dealer. So far i just have good experiences with chinese Carbs. both running from begin til now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,927 #11 Posted August 30, 2019 I have had excellent results when I buy from an eBay dealer "CFAMILY10". His carbs always have SAE threads and the choke is correct. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #12 Posted August 30, 2019 The choke is correct on this carburetor but the threads on the inlet are not. Granted it was cheap so maybe I can make a slight adjustment to make it work . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,466 #13 Posted August 31, 2019 15 hours ago, rmaynard said: I have had excellent results when I buy from an eBay dealer "CFAMILY10". His carbs always have SAE threads and the choke is correct. So have I. It's unfortunate that this one is metric. I have had zero issues with the six-seven knock-off carburetors I have purchased. The only real problem has been the ethanol gas of which I feel is getting worse here in Michigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,111 #14 Posted August 31, 2019 If you have a good hardware than go to the section where they sell small brass or copper tubing connections and fitting and start testing the fittings that's how I found mine. Kinda like the old hard plumbed carb connection. Me and one of the young sales guy spent about 10 minutes try to find something, one of the old guys walk up and said follow me, took about a minute to find one that fits, OLD GUYS ROCK . Not even sure it's metric. I will try to get some pics later today, the carb is on a K181. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #15 Posted August 31, 2019 14 minutes ago, clueless said: If you have a good hardware than go to the section where they sell small brass or copper tubing connections and fitting and start testing the fittings that's how I found mine. Kinda like the old hard plumbed carb connection. Me and one of the young sales guy spent about 10 minutes try to find something, one of the old guys walk up and said follow me, took about a minute to find one that fits, OLD GUYS ROCK . Not even sure it's metric. I will try to get some pics later today, the carb is on a K181. I did go to my local Ace Hardware here and everything they had was American Standard. I may put the old one back on for now. It's an eight horse that I picked up and I'm trying to just get it running for now. This new carburetor I Purchased a year ago for another project and never did use it and didnt for the reason of the problem im having now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,789 #16 Posted August 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: I did go to my local Ace Hardware here and everything they had was American Standard. I may put the old one back on for now. It's an eight horse that I picked up and I'm trying to just get it running for now. This new carburetor I Purchased a year ago for another project and never did use it and didnt for the reason of the problem im having now. Randy what's the old one that's on there? Older Kohler in need of rebuild or newer junk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #17 Posted August 31, 2019 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Randy what's the old one that's on there? Older Kohler in need of rebuild or newer junk? Yeah it is the original carburetor that came on this motor and it can be rebuilt .I picked this tractor up cheap and haven't had it running yet. So I'm trying not to spend a whole lot right now to find out what the motor does. Not sure if it's smokes or not. Or it knocks or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,789 #18 Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, The Tool Crib said: Yeah it is the original carburetor that came on this motor and it can be rebuilt .I picked this tractor up cheap and haven't had it running yet. So I'm trying not to spend a whole lot right now to find out what the motor does. Not sure if it's smokes or not. Or it knocks or not. I'm fairly sure I have a rebuild kit for that. I'll pm you later with an answer. Far better off to clean up the old one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,789 #19 Posted September 2, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 11:38 AM, The Tool Crib said: Yeah it is the original carburetor that came on this motor and it can be rebuilt .I picked this tractor up cheap and haven't had it running yet. So I'm trying not to spend a whole lot right now to find out what the motor does. Not sure if it's smokes or not. Or it knocks or not. I have an NOS Kohler carb kit here. I'll text you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
