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Small engine guys, Kohler question.

CutiegirlracingCutiegirlracing Member Posts: 2,595 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited June 2008 in General Discussion
I have an Economy with a 14 hp Kohler Md K321S. It has points and a starter-not the starter generator. I broke a connecting rod or it came loose either way it's not running. I haven't open up the bottom to see how bad it is yet.

My question I have old Allis Chambers with a 16 hp Kohler it also has a starter and points and front and back shafts. Rather than rebuild my 14 on the Economy will the 16 on the Allis work? I only want to do this if it's a direct bolt on. It looks like it will work, but will the shafts be the same sizes? What can I expect if I do this swap?

Comments

  • MossbergboogieMossbergboogie Member Posts: 12,211
    edited November -1
    Thats going to be really tricky. If the shafts are not the same you are out of luck. best bet is to pull both off and see what can be done. Might be such a thing as to switch shafts. Might being the key word. It is worth a shot now go get dirty.
  • LesWVaLesWVa Member Posts: 10,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 10, 12, 14 and 16 hp K series Kohler engines all have the same line specs.

    By that I mean that they all use the same dimensions as far as crank size, crank height, bolt mounting pattern etc etc.

    Yes it will work as a direct bolt on replacement.

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    Edited by Les..


    I found a diagram to what I mean when I say "Line Drawing".

    image59C.JPG

    They all share a
    Crankhaft Diameter of 1-1/8 inch
    Crankhaft Length of 3-3/4 inch
    And have a 1/4 inch Keyway - D/T 7/16-20
  • CutiegirlracingCutiegirlracing Member Posts: 2,595 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by LesWVa
    The 10, 12, 14 and 16 hp K series Kohler engines all have the same line specs.

    By that I mean that they all use the same dimensions as far as crank size, crank height, bolt mounting pattern etc etc.

    Yes it will work as a direct bolt on replacement.



    Yay for me!!!!!!
  • RosieRosie Member Posts: 14,525 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't throw that K engine away! Probably the best small engine ever made and getting hard to find. Well worth a rebuild.
  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ALL 12 & 14 hp K series have the same shaft diameter?
  • 320090T320090T Member Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    12 and 14 use the same crankshaft. Wanna sell the 14?
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