Need size of air cleaner screws, help?
 

I lost the 4 screws that install the air cleaner assembly to the carburetor on my IH Cub Cadet 70 Kohler K161 7hp. If anyone knows the exact size I would like to know it. I’ll need to buy new ones from Ace Hardware or it would be cool if I could find the real Cub Cadet Kohler ones on eBay or something… Any help is appreciated.

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...pictureid=8297

Your picture is too dark for clarification.

The two Air Cleaner screws are: Screw, 8-32 X 3/8 Rd Hd Mach w/Lock Washers.

Ok, thanks, so these will work? Obviously I wouldn’t buy 100, I would try to get individuals from Ace or Menards.

https://www.amazon.com/Hillman-83067...DbGljaz10cnVl#

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...7J7TSIPG&psc=1

Here are 2 better pics, sorry about that.

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...pictureid=8300

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...pictureid=8299

When you go to Ace Hardware to get the two little screws and lock washers like Roland said, get two extra. Put them in a container of your choice, labeled in with your Cub stuff. Don't ask how I know this.

You don't need any screws for the side holes.

Ironman, you must have a slightly different air cleaner holder than me. Here’s a pic of mine. It mounts using a bracket you don’t have and 2 screws.

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...pictureid=8302

By the way, the paint job on that engine looks awesome!

There is a way to tell 100% for sure. What is the Kohler "spec" number on that engine?? It will start with the number 28xxx.

The picture of the Air Cleaner base does NOT appear to be Cub Cadet.

The spec number is 28999E

These pictures are of the screw that goes into the throat of the carb. As you can see, they are 10NF32 thread by 3/8"long. There are three of them. You do not want the two positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock to be too long or they will jam the choke shaft.

Of the three carbs that I currently have access to, none of them have threads in the side holes so I cant help you there. Take the carb to a hardware store and ask a clerk to fit it up.

Screw,washer hd tap #8-32x3/8 That is what supposedly holds that on.