1000 carb mounting

[mv7fd]

I rebuilt the carb on my 1000 and when I went to mount the carb back on I noticed the gasket was a thick gasket but the one I have is all messed up so I need a new one would everything work fine if I put a thin gasket on or even silicone it back on

[dvogtvpe]

Either gasket works. I've never been real fond of using silicone to bolt the carb to the block. I don't think it holds up that great.

[mv7fd]

me either but it's going to get rebuilt this year so i'm not to worried about it i just get tired of pushing it in and out. picked up a 782 last night so that'll be my new mowing machine

[ol'George]

I gotta go along with both posts, gas is a good solvent for RTV/silly cone,
just use a gasket.

[j4c11]

Originally Posted by mv7fd

I rebuilt the carb on my 1000 and when I went to mount the carb back on I noticed the gasket was a thick gasket but the one I have is all messed up so I need a new one would everything work fine if I put a thin gasket on or even silicone it back on

Bought a thin gasket off eBay for a K321 for the exact same reason and it caused issues, the stock bolts were now too long, I had to use 2 or 3 washers on each bolt to make up the thickness. The washers are a PITA to work with when putting the carb on because now there's very little space between the bolt head and the idle screw. Taking the carb off is PITA as well. Finally bought a thick one and that took care of it. My advice, save yourself the hassle, order a thick one, it should be good for another 20 years

[J-Mech]

Or just use shorter bolts.......

[clintsinger]

Originally Posted by mv7fd

I rebuilt the carb on my 1000 and when I went to mount the carb back on I noticed the gasket was a thick gasket but the one I have is all messed up so I need a new one would everything work fine if I put a thin gasket on or even silicone it back on

If you are going to use something on the gasket RTV silicone is not a great choice, as it does not stand up to fuel etc, when the silicone dissolves it can leave the carb loose and cause all sorts of issues with running. I use here at the shop a good grade of gasket maker, that specifies on the package that it is good for fuel and oil, also use very little just a smear with the tip of your finger is all that is needed and you will be fine, shorter bolts as posted is a good idea.
all the advice posted can be put together and digested and you won't go wrong.

[J-Mech]

I'm with Don. Carb mountings are a bad place for silicone. I never use it there.

[dvogtvpe]

Originally Posted by j4c11

Bought a thin gasket off eBay for a K321 for the exact same reason and it caused issues, the stock bolts were now too long, I had to use 2 or 3 washers on each bolt to make up the thickness. The washers are a PITA to work with when putting the carb on because now there's very little space between the bolt head and the idle screw. Taking the carb off is PITA as well. Finally bought a thick one and that took care of it. My advice, save yourself the hassle, order a thick one, it should be good for another 20 years

Kohler only used 1 length bolt to hold the carb on with either gasket. the bolt holes are through holes and are threaded all the way through. so you really needed to do was clean up the threads of the dirt that was in them and all would have been good.

[j4c11]

Originally Posted by dvogtvpe

Kohler only used 1 length bolt to hold the carb on with either gasket. the bolt holes are through holes and are threaded all the way through. so you really needed to do was clean up the threads of the dirt that was in them and all would have been good.

Good to know. They stopped going in easily about where the thick gasket should have been and I didn't want to risk breaking something by forcing them in, just assumed that's where the hole stops