Hello,
I have an Ariens Compact 24 920021 with an LCT engine (PW6HK18650178EABGIOQUVX59E1M). During the process of getting it ready for summer, I decided to remove the drain bolt on the carb bowl to drain as much gas from the bowl as possible. I had done this at least once before without issue, but this time, I unfortunately got much more than I bargained for and would really appreciate some advice on how to proceed with the problem I created.
After the gas was drained from the bolt, I went to screw the drain bolt back into the bowl and immediately noticed the bolt wouldn't screw all the way back in (even by hand). Upon closer examination, I somehow stripped the threads on the bolt, so it's now as shot as shot can be. I was annoyed to find out the bolt itself is not available to purchase by itself, but instead, I had to purchase the carburetor repair kit (20001441 / 20001184). When I went to screw the replacement bolt in to the bowl, the new bolt again did not go in all the way. The replacement bolt does go in to the replacement bowl without issue. Assuming I have the correct part, which I believe I do, this leads me to believe I also stripped the bowl and will need to replace it, as well.
If the above is correct and the bowl needs to be replaced, how difficult a job am I looking at? Can I get by with just removing the bowl and replacing it with a new bowl and bolt, or once I take off the existing bowl, does it get more complicated than that and I'll need to take off the entire carburetor? That's likely not something I'd be comfortable doing (unless there's a great video that shows how to both remove and reinstall the same one I have), so I'd be looking at hiring someone that can do an onsite repair, as I don't have an easy way to transport the snowblower. When you have a chance, please let me know the complexity and/or what needs to be done to fix this issue once and for all. Thank you!
I have an Ariens Compact 24 920021 with an LCT engine (PW6HK18650178EABGIOQUVX59E1M). During the process of getting it ready for summer, I decided to remove the drain bolt on the carb bowl to drain as much gas from the bowl as possible. I had done this at least once before without issue, but this time, I unfortunately got much more than I bargained for and would really appreciate some advice on how to proceed with the problem I created.
After the gas was drained from the bolt, I went to screw the drain bolt back into the bowl and immediately noticed the bolt wouldn't screw all the way back in (even by hand). Upon closer examination, I somehow stripped the threads on the bolt, so it's now as shot as shot can be. I was annoyed to find out the bolt itself is not available to purchase by itself, but instead, I had to purchase the carburetor repair kit (20001441 / 20001184). When I went to screw the replacement bolt in to the bowl, the new bolt again did not go in all the way. The replacement bolt does go in to the replacement bowl without issue. Assuming I have the correct part, which I believe I do, this leads me to believe I also stripped the bowl and will need to replace it, as well.
If the above is correct and the bowl needs to be replaced, how difficult a job am I looking at? Can I get by with just removing the bowl and replacing it with a new bowl and bolt, or once I take off the existing bowl, does it get more complicated than that and I'll need to take off the entire carburetor? That's likely not something I'd be comfortable doing (unless there's a great video that shows how to both remove and reinstall the same one I have), so I'd be looking at hiring someone that can do an onsite repair, as I don't have an easy way to transport the snowblower. When you have a chance, please let me know the complexity and/or what needs to be done to fix this issue once and for all. Thank you!