usedtoolman 19 #1 Posted March 27, 2015 There are two different check balls used in the O&R carburetor. The 1/16" ball appears to be the older version and the 3/32" a newer version. My experience with the 1/16" balls has been terrible. They tend to stick shut even after the carburetor is thoroughly cleaned and even if the ball is replaced with a new one. Has anybody else had this problem? Does anybody have magical cure for this problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 697 #2 Posted March 28, 2015 I've had plenty of issues with those small ones too. What do you think about removing a very tiny bit of material from the seat the ball sits in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtoolman 19 #3 Posted March 28, 2015 The problem with trying to alter the valve seat is that if you don't get it perfectly smooth and round it will let gas leak past it. I don't know of any easy way to alter the check ball seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 697 #4 Posted March 28, 2015 I wonder if something like a diamond burr would work? Just to kind of polish it. Maybe they make a finer grit? Something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/600-grit-30-DIAMOND-BURR-BITS-1-8-FOR-DREMEL-rotary-tools-glass-metal-Ceramics-/161255991787 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laserscottman 4 #5 Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Possibly to solder a ball onto a brass tube and use it as a lapping tool, with some fine compound? or do the same with a fuel needle from a Walbro or Zama carb that has an all metal needle, to get a flat taper rather than a ball shape, so the surface can seal better. Edited March 31, 2015 by Laserscottman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gary 0 #6 Posted June 6, 2016 Wallfish: What are the screw settings for the carb on a Ohlsson and Rice tiny tiger, it has two screws on the throttle; I set the needle at 1 1/4 turns. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 697 #7 Posted June 8, 2016 Original post by usedtoolman. "If I recall there is one more factor on the needle setting. If you have a slotted needle the setting is 1/2 turn as opposed to 1-1/4 for the non grooved needle." Also see the last post in the carb tutorial thread. The other screw limits the butterfly and will need to be adjusted with the engine running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites