racepres Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Got fed up with the floats on the k63's on my dnepr.Put Walboro 82-85-7 float needles into it.Wowser! Best thing one can do for the poor old thing..I cleaned meticulusly, including the low speed needles [which I set to the same 1 1/2 turns] set the main needle's to the same height [had to locktite one, as it seemed loose], ensured that the floats were the same height, [see pic.] then checked both were at the same idle stop. I used 30 thou. at the engine side of the venturi for this, as I had the carbs completely off. After install I checked and adjusted the synch. [rather carelessly, using my finger]. Test ride, New machine!Here is a pic of the new [with neoprene end] float needle, next to old one. And the angle of the float "arm" for the new float needle. In case someone else wants to see the angle I required. My camera don't do Macro, but if needed, I can get my boy to get a better shot.Now Me and my Monkey are off to the local Pub, for lunch and celebration!!Later, and I hope this helps someone!!RP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyBob Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 SWEET!!!Thanks for the info..SB#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoetou Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 good info looks just like the Kohler needle but cheaper. some one needs to start a place on here to what will replace what on these bike in stead of us looking through threads on posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racepres Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 good info looks just like the Kohler needle but cheaper. some one needs to start a place on here to what will replace what on these bike in stead of us looking through threads on postsIt is the Kohler needle. The Carb. is in fact a Walboro, as far as I can tell. Cheaper cause I got it from the Walboro distributor.I agree on the "what fits what" thread! Took me some time to chase this one down!! LaterRP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgg Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 By the way, I have set of new K301, should I go to classic look and install them instead of K68? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChangJiang Bill Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 You can easily modify the K301 carbs by placing them on a hard surface and using a very large hammer to smash them into blocks of scrap aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racepres Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Good Excuse to Update!Still working wonderfully..Did have one drool some gas after sitting all winter.."tunked" the carb body, and it Straightened its act up.RP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernduck Posted September 16, 2018 Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Does the Walboro have a neoprene end? The ones I see online look like steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racepres Posted September 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 Mine were Neoprene, or Viton, or Rubber... IDK, Not Metal. BTW, Still working very well... even with the crap Michigan calls gas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyBob Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 RPGood news all...My cheap Ruli Carbs are still working great on the Tourist. I am waiting on the crap gas to eat them too..SB#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott E Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 I got two of those float needles from my local small engine shop that had them in stock. One of them worked fine in one k65 but still had problems with the other one. After looking at the area where the needle seats I noted it's just a sharp square corner. The needles should sit in a 35 degree 'V' to seal properly. I had an old 3" long 1/4-20 bolt in a bucket with other hardware so I cut the 7/16 hex head off it, chucked it in my lathe, set the compound to 35 degrees, and cut a smooth 35 degree point on it. Then I measured the inside of the 'tube' the needles sit in and turned the bolt down just a tiny bit smaller. I then dropped the sharp end of my tool into the needle tube and taped it with a very small hammer. This imparted a nice 35 degree V where the walboro needles seat to stop fuel flow. This fixed both of my K65 carburetors! I was going to replace them but now there is no need. They perform far better than the original needles and both now are actually 'good' carburetors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racepres Posted October 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 24 minutes ago, Scott E said: I got two of those float needles from my local small engine shop that had them in stock. One of them worked fine in one k65 but still had problems with the other one. After looking at the area where the needle seats I noted it's just a sharp square corner. The needles should sit in a 35 degree 'V' to seal properly. I had an old 3" long 1/4-20 bolt in a bucket with other hardware so I cut the 7/16 hex head off it, chucked it in my lathe, set the compound to 35 degrees, and cut a smooth 35 degree point on it. Then I measured the inside of the 'tube' the needles sit in and turned the bolt down just a tiny bit smaller. I then dropped the sharp end of my tool into the needle tube and taped it with a very small hammer. This imparted a nice 35 degree V where the walboro needles seat to stop fuel flow. This fixed both of my K65 carburetors! I was going to replace them but now there is no need. They perform far better than the original needles and both now are actually 'good' carburetors! good job... I have no need to fool with different carbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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