Recent content by MParr

Come on, tell the truth. 😅

It looks like nut grass and common Bermuda.

I figured that had better move swiftly on the carburetor replacement. Over the past few mornings I have noticed raw gasoline coming from the tail pipe. My suspicion was confirmed. Gasoline was mixing with the crankcase oil. The air filter and air filter box were dry. I changed the oil and...

The aftermarket carburetor and OEM fuel pump have been installed. It's not the easiest job. I finished the installation and get ready to adjust the idle. I cranked and cranked and cranked. I know that I had everything right. I looked down and saw my vise-grips clamping off the fuel line. Big...

Have you jacked it up and manipulated the steering assembly by hand. I'm talking about getting down there and turning the front wheels by hand?

I think that I will pick up an OEM fuel pump tomorrow. I may as well replace it while I'm in there.

Yes. It seems to be working fine. It runs great after initial warm up.

I did notice that the main jet in the kit is quite a bit smaller than the OEM jet. This thing has had problems since new. It's just gotten worse over time. I'm thinking that a new main jet and needle will cure the problem. Here's what I ordered. I see that Stens carries a similar product for...

I wish that I could get a Walbro carburetor for this Kawasaki Mule. It's a 2019 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x2. I listed the engine above. Here's the kit that I plan on ordering. It's made in Japan and should work well. https://www.denniskirk.com/shindy/carb-repair-kit-03-122.p178251.prd/178251.sku

UPDATE The rich mixture problem continues. On cold soak starts, it will often flood. I have ordered a All Carb Chinese knockoff from Amazon. It's one of the more expensive offerings. I plan on installing it tomorrow. I also plan on rebuilding the OE Nikki carburetor for backup. I will give...