Retired Wrencher 5,451 #1 Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Well after a few months gathering info it is a live again. This video is the second run with minimal load on engine except the short ride I did with about quarter throttle. This is only my show putter while looking for the good stuff. I hope you enjoy the vid. Also was not sure of this rebuild kit when I bought it but so far I will give them a good rating. Compared to what you pay for Kohler parts this kit is may be just the piston? This is not a work tractor. IMG_1305.mov Edited December 8, 2023 by Retired Wrencher 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #2 Posted December 8, 2023 Sounds excellent and looks good besides. I have a Commando 8, and it's one of my favorite tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,438 #3 Posted December 8, 2023 NIIIIICE work Gary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,565 #4 Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said: This video is the second run with minimal load on engine except the short ride I did with about quarter throttle. Nice work!! Unlike an engine that has an oil pump, it is best to run your rebuilt K-model Kohler at 3/4 to full throttle for the first 5hrs. Even better if you can put some load on it. Mower deck, mold board plow, trailer full of weight, etc. This is the best practice for seating the rings on a splash bath oil system. Change oil after a 5hr break in, then every 25hrs after that. Edited December 9, 2023 by Achto 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #5 Posted December 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Achto said: Nice work!! Unlike an engine that has an oil pump, it is best to run your rebuilt K-model Kohler at 3/4 to full throttle for the first 5hrs. Even better if you can put some load on it. Mower deck, mold board plow, trailer full of weight, etc. This is the best practice for seating the rings on a splash bath oil system. Change oil after a 5hr break in, then every 25hrs after that. Achto: Well this kit that I showed in the post is not the best, meaning I am sure Kohler metal is much better than this. It just looks cheap, but I only youse this for light duty. I can ride it more up hill to put a load on it. Thanks for the post. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #6 Posted December 9, 2023 12 hours ago, rjg854 said: Sounds excellent and looks good besides. I have a Commando 8, and it's one of my favorite tractors. Thanks rjg854. I like it also easy to move around and very lite with those cub rear tires on it. Hard to beat a K Kohler engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #7 Posted December 9, 2023 11 hours ago, ebinmaine said: NIIIIICE work Gary! Thanks Eric. She’s a keeper! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
