Forgotten Kohler K301 Carburetor Restoration.

A genuine barn finds engine, and I think its time I give it some love, it won't start up at all, we will have to fix this and I will start with the carburetor. I hope you enjoy it!
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[@SHOINOFF]

The answer to the painting of carburetors is so they are protected from corrosion and the elements. Personally i would just clear coat it to keep it looking like aluminum for much longer.

[@AJRestoration]

I hear what you are saying, its just I have never had a carb corrode, I think its a different alloy. If I leave the engine unpainted it always starts to corrode and the carb is still the same as when I left it. Although a clear coat would not hurt anything.

[@SHOINOFF]

@@AJRestoration i live in a salty air area, an island off the coast of miami florida, aluminum if not protected by something corodes quickly.

[@CharlesManch]

The SMILEYS!!!! They're back! 😊

[@AJRestoration]

I will always do them, unless I forget or if the paint is so old and flakey it just gets obliterated.

[@robertmailhos8159]

That carburetor is definitely been singing the blue's (the paint job) but it is in the right place to get fixed up and running again AJ 😅😊😊😊

[@AJRestoration]

Haha I just hope it works as good as it looks, It all seems to be in good shape, just a little sad about the main jet but it might just still work.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@AJRestoration hopefully it will work out for you and the engine is still good 💯

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Great job of making the carburetor new again! Looking forward to seeing the engine rebuilt as well!

[@AJRestoration]

You and me both! Started today, she's a heavy one haha

[@T_B]

I learned something: using steel wool to clean small threads in tight spots, with a drill bit. Thank you!!

[@AJRestoration]

Haha just be careful, it can go wrong real quick.

[@andymiller5611]

Sorry for being a bit late! That is a fine looking carb, man! Youve done a great job! Keep it up dude! 🍻🤘💜

[@AJRestoration]

No problem buddy haha, thank you for popping in. Glad you liked the video!

[@ChuckKirchner-se6ib]

Very nice job!! Needs a spring on the low speed mixture screw. I'm hoping the rest of the engine is coming......????

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you for letting me know, I will fix it. I can't remember if it was there with the disassembly? Yes the engine is next. It is a larger project so waiting for parts or complications could delay the video but its 100% coming.

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

I grind an old screwdriver to exactly fit those stubborn jets . Nice work. Thanks for sharing

[@AJRestoration]

I usually use the impact and 90% of the times it works great, the other 10% its a restoration I do for youtube haha

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Super glue for your o-ring ends. I carry rolls of o-ring material and cut to length in the field all the time.

[@AJRestoration]

That's a great idea!

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota! AJ

[@AJRestoration]

Hello there my friend!

[@Bloxicata]

Podrias haber lustrado el flotante... Un pequeño detalle a tu gran trabajo. Gracias por cimpartirlo

[@ronm3245]

Yes, thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten this one.

[@AJRestoration]

You're welcome buddy!

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello AJ beautiful restoration beautifully restored good job well done

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you very much buddy I hope it works as good as it looks!

[@JimFinlayson]

Nice video. The more carburetors you do, the less fearful I’m becoming 😀

[@AJRestoration]

You can do it! Trust me nothing I do is perfect haha its all just patience and as many pointed out "slow movements"

[@mastertech7104]

Nice work AJ, the colour looks great.

[@AJRestoration]

Glad you think so! I was having a hard time on what color to use.

[@mskayla7747]

Not forgotten... Just patiently waiting for your attention. 🙂

[@AJRestoration]

Haha that is true!

[@be007]

nice job ! cheers ben.

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers Ben!

[@tomswindler64]

Very nice,great video as always.just keep doing what you do best 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@AJRestoration]

Thanks buddy I appreciate it 👍

[@JimUerkwitz]

Wow Great Job would like to no more about the plating process

[@jamesrichardson771]

Wow💥 🛠

[@garymucher4082]

The carb looks great. I noticed you didn't remove any of the welch plugs when cleaning it. Do you think there is no real issue to remove them... IDK But really nice otherwise... Thumbs Up!

[@AJRestoration]

I never remove the welch plugs, I never had the need to. Also I don't have a company or anywhere I can source them from. So I tend to leave them be. The solvent gets in everywhere and if its cleaned with compressed air all the gunk tends to come out with it.

[@montymc450]

Hi from the Netherlands Now the ou toppie can go pump water again😅

[@AJRestoration]

Haha wow the words "ou toppie" coming from the Netherlands, I like it.

[@montymc450]

@@AJRestoration cool channel boet

[@vladimirfedorov1822]

У тебя там птицы заморские орут💪🏻

[@jlynch55]

What is the process you use for plating /coating the hardware?

[@patmiller7045]

Great work AJ! Was that evaporust you soaked the carb in?

[@AJRestoration]

No, that is a product a local company makes that is a mixture of chemicals like acetone and other things, its great for soaking and removing paint and anything that is blocking the small passages in carburetors. I have no idea of what chemicals are in there, its not listed on the label. I could identify the acetone though.

[@patmiller7045]

@@AJRestoration It sure did a great job on the paint. We know how much you love carburator paint 😀

[@vladimirfedorov1822]

👍🏻

[@SHOINOFF]

What do you think about painting the engine gold with some white parts?

[@AJRestoration]

Could be a good idea, think I might do that to the next engine. See what it looks like.

[@SHOINOFF]

@@AJRestoration alright, maybe a bright white or pearl white with like a gold gold look on the engine. Ive done a valve cover on a old junk engine a dark but shiny cobalt blue. Turned out really nice.

[@Art_3791]

Bardzo amatorska naprawa. 😢

[@AJRestoration]

Proszę o filmik jak to zrobić. Chętnie zobaczę Twoją pracę.

[@Art_3791]

Jestem zawodowym mechanikiem, kiedyś zajmowałem się regeneracją gaźników. Nie zamieszczam swoich filmów z napraw.

[@vladimirfedorov1822]

From Russia