1993 10201 carb float height

[Jim S]

Hi guys,

Still fighting with the '93 10201 with a walbro lmr 16 carb. Can be a bitch to start cold now and worse hot.Lost throttle control also. Yes, the little protrusion catches in the notch of the throttle lever. All shafts turn freely, so I'm surprised the governor is balky, too.I've taken it apart twice with trips thru the ultrasonic.
When I first got this it was I pretty bad shape. I posted some pics after I was done fixing it up.
So, I'm chasing possible throttle gremlins. When I originally dismantled carb, I pulled and replaced the needle seat. I could not tell what the height was because the carb was really gummed up, wasn't even sure I'd get the needle out. Anyway, what is the correct float height? Mine is pretty high, Maybe 1/4 inch movement from closed to fully open when holding up-side down. It is nowhere near level and not adjustable. Just wondering if I might not have gotten the seat in all the way!?
I've got way too much money in this, and a new carb is out of the question, though a good used might be a solution.:confused2:
All help appreciated, as always.

Thanks,

Jim

 

[beg]

I know you wuold think the float level is off but that is the way they are on that carb.you may have a weak or strecthed govenor spring as it looks like you have been through the carb.I have 5 or 6 of this model and no 2 run the same.this may sound dumb but check the throttle cable sometimes the sheath gets damaged from being a cheap part in the first place and the operation will be intermittent

 

[Jim S]

Thanks beg,

Had to replace throttle cable. Air vane shaft was gummed up and cable bent, when I straightened it, it broke. That accounts for $42.00 od the build.
I'm leaning towards gov spring now, but when I fitted the new one($6.99), per the manual it wouldn't stay in the lever when I rotated the collar to increase the rpm. It subsequently got bent some. Now I'm back to the old one, which is stretched out a little.
When it runs, it's great, and a colossal pain when it acts up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim