Recent content by MadMopar

I wouldn't mess with reaming jets. They aren't that expensive to get the correct one. My old carb has the correct one and there is no smoke now with idle up to flat out. I'm going to assume that you missed the part about my removing the deck and only use it for hauling a rake and trailer...

After running for a bit, started running rough and slight smoking. Remember the adjustment on the top of the carb and smoothed out with adjustment. Even had to lower the idle adjustment, running too fast at low idle. Took it for the long awaited ride and ran good. Back in business. :)

Accordingly, it's a Nikki. Went to Ace with the carb and the solenoid and got an M8-1 and a couple of 5/16 brass washer (bolt was a little longer then the solenoid). Spent $2.31. Just cranked it and as soon as the bowl got filled up started right up and is running like a champ. No more black...

Man, I didn't even think about that. I still have the original carb and I'm pretty sure it does have the HA jet in it. It should still be fine. Last time it was used it had run out of gas (solenoid) so it should be OK. I have used starter fluid to run it so I'm sure all the gas was sucked...

Here is what info I have on the Mower/Engine John Deere LT166 B&S Vanguard Engine 303777-1147-E Fuel Shutoff Solenoid 947 806472 Used After Code Date 98062600 947B 807744 Used Before Code Date 98062700

As a follow-up, I have found cheap solenoids on eBay/Amazon but I don't know how to tell when this LT166 was built and there are 2 options listed. It looks like it may be the early model (of course). Anyone know where I can look to find the build date? Thanks again.

Thanks for replies foiks. Thanks for the part number. Unfortunately, I am using an after market (eBay-China) carb right now. I still have the original carb and I'm sure it has that in it since it used to run fine. I do know I need a HA jet. Wasn't aware that lowering the float could cause...

Thanks for the replies. Maybe I'm being dense here, but I don't understand how setting the float lower will let the carb run leaner by allowing more airflow while into the mixture. Also, I was hoping someone would have an idea of where to get jets for these carbs. I am running it without the...

I have a JD LT166 that I just put a new carb from eBay (China) on. It starts up easily and runs but is blowing black smoke and 'sputters'. It stays running and even idles, just rough. Adjusting the one screw on the top doesn't have any effect. My altitude is around 5500'. I believe it is...

I accidently came across this post and I'm glad I did. I have a John ODeer LT166 that is not starting and I couldn't figure out why until I found a trouble shoot chart that mention this solenoid and found out it doesn't "click" when the system is powered. Tried to find a new solenoid or carb...