Walbro brass needle and seat question. John deere STX38 CV13

[silver1]

My Kohler CV13 carb. leaks after shutoff. I got the needle and seat kit. 12 757 03-S
Walbro LMK 63 0217 1205377.

The info. says to "Drop enclosed valve seat into retainer with identification marks facing down" (84-215)
"Press retaining ring with a .213 dia. drill blank so it presses valve seat to depth."
Question....Do I remove the brass seat first? or press the rubber seat in with the brass in place????
"Use 82-85 inlet needlee valve in carburetors that have BRASS valve seat and dated after 2553" ?

Thanks
Feb. 27

 

[ILENGINE]

The viton seat (84-215) is not used with the brass seat. the 82-85 is used with the brass seat because it has a viton tip Since you have the brass seat, the old seat stays in place and you use the 82-85 and attach it to the float, and insert it into the seat just like the old one came out.

 

[primerbulb120]

That float looks like it needs replacing.

 

[silver1]

The viton seat (84-215) is not used with the brass seat. the 82-85 is used with the brass seat because it has a viton tip Since you have the brass seat, the old seat stays in place and you use the 82-85 and attach it to the float, and insert it into the seat just like the old one came out.

Your explanation is better than theirs. I was leaning that way. Just wanted to be sure.......
Thanks:wink:

 

[silver1]

That float looks like it needs replacing.

copy that. I get one on order.
Thanks

 

[Mikel1]

It may be just me but float looks good to me. Best I can tell from the picture.

 

[ILENGINE]

Discolored but as long as it isn't warped or leaking and has gas inside you are good to go and just use it.

 

[silver1]

It may be just me but float looks good to me. Best I can tell from the picture.

I used the kit and re-installed carb. I know I had a fuel flow problem also. I used pressure hose and blowout the line out to the tank.
The cv13 fired right up!:smile: I adjusted the governor/ spring setup and took it for a spin!:wink:

 

[Mikel1]

Sounds good:thumbsup:

 

[primerbulb120]

In my experience if a Briggs float is discolored that much it usually needs replacing. It can't hurt to replace it while you've got the carb apart. :thumbsup: