Horse Newbie 7,069 #201 Posted October 15, 2023 Well I’ve already loosened the aluminum plate and wiggled it a bit… do you think I messed up? I guess it would need to be retightened to a specific spec ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #202 Posted October 15, 2023 I was gonna remove it to so my stator wouldn’t be dangling around… see what happens ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #203 Posted October 15, 2023 I knew I should not have let y’all talk me into this !😆 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #204 Posted October 15, 2023 Okay fellows, analyze… 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #205 Posted October 15, 2023 I just turned the crank over by hand and it has no compression ! I guess I’ve done all this for nothing … 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #206 Posted October 15, 2023 Does anybody know if the bolts for the aluminum plate have a torque rating ? I was gonna reattach the stator to keep it from dangling… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,451 #207 Posted October 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Does anybody know if the bolts for the aluminum plate have a torque rating ? I was gonna reattach the stator to keep it from dangling… Torque specs will be in the first few pages of the Kohler engine manual. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,451 #208 Posted October 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I just turned the crank over by hand and it has no compression ! I guess I’ve done all this for nothing … With the head off I'd hope there's no compression!! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,734 #209 Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: With the head off I'd hope there's no compression!! are you using the manual Edited October 15, 2023 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #210 Posted October 15, 2023 45 minutes ago, pfrederi said: are you using the manual Ain’t got one… and I appreciate you attaching it. But… the thing is when I download these attachments on my iPhone I don’t know where they go to look at. Another member is gonna email me the service manual . I will then try to print it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,920 #211 Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: Okay fellows, analyze… Definitely had a blown head gasket. Are the cylinder walls smooth. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #212 Posted October 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, Bill D said: Definitely had a blown head gasket. Are the cylinder walls smooth. Seem to be… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #213 Posted October 15, 2023 What is a good safe way to separate the oil pan from the crank case? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,265 #214 Posted October 15, 2023 Hey, you rustlers there's one that caught my eye in Marion Indiana. Very good price for a runner with a deck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #215 Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: Does anybody know if the bolts for the aluminum plate have a torque rating ? I was gonna reattach the stator to keep it from dangling… i dont torque anything! i just do a little bit past snug. also turn it so the piston is as far down as it goes. and run your finger nail all around to see if it catches on anything 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,008 #216 Posted October 15, 2023 Hey Tim, I emailed you a copy of the service manuals. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,451 #217 Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: What is a good safe way to separate the oil pan from the crank case? I used an old cheap wood chisel. Same way I separate the case halves of a transmission. 1 hour ago, The Freightliner Guy said: dont torque anything! Getting more into engines transmissions and other things that require appropriate clamping strength you'll want to get an inexpensive torque wrench and learn to use it correctly. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #218 Posted October 15, 2023 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: Hey Tim, I emailed you a copy of the service manuals. I got it, printed it, sleeved it, and it was too thick for my binder…😆 Which way did you say that Kohler turned from the flywheel side ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,451 #219 Posted October 16, 2023 35 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I got it, printed it, sleeved it, and it was too thick for my binder…😆 Which way did you say that Kohler turned from the flywheel side ? Clockwise from the flywheel side. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #220 Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) Trying to find a source for a head gasket with a fire ring. K341s / M16 Kohler… Do any of you guys know where I can get one ? Edited October 16, 2023 by Horse Newbie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #221 Posted October 16, 2023 Just do a search for it, you'll get all kinds of places to get one. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,197 #222 Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 4:29 PM, ebinmaine said: Getting more into engines transmissions and other things that require appropriate clamping strength you'll want to get an inexpensive torque wrench and learn to use it correctly On 10/15/2023 at 2:43 PM, The Freightliner Guy said: dont torque anything! i just do a little bit past snug. also turn it so the piston is as far down as it goes. and run your finger nail all around to see if it catches on anything You can borrow a torque wrench from Advance Auto or many other auto parts stores. Proper torque is very important to ensure that your engine won't fail. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,197 #223 Posted October 16, 2023 40 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: source for a head gasket with a fire ring. K341s / M16 Kohler… Do any of you guys know where I can get one ? https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=kohler+k341+head+gasket&_sacat=159912&LH_TitleDesc=0&_sop=15&rt=nc&_oaa=1&_dcat=260923 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Paulsen 290 #224 Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 1:11 PM, ebinmaine said: Torque specs will be in the first few pages of the Kohler engine manual. That be page 1.7, chart on bottom to the left: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,451 #225 Posted October 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: Trying to find a source for a head gasket with a fire ring. 44 minutes ago, 953 nut said: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=kohler+k341+head+gasket&_sacat=159912&LH_TitleDesc=0&_sop=15&rt=nc&_oaa=1&_dcat=260923 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: Just do a search for it, you'll get all kinds of places to get one. Yepp. The fleeeeBay is the way. The Fire Ring will stick right out in the pics. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
