K241 parts source

[1mor Project 81]

My "Old Reliable" 1055 developed an unwelcome noise today telling me it needs some internal attention. I've got a recommendation for a good machine shop when I get it apart and measured. Tonight, I am searching for parts source. Has anyone used "I Save Tractors" parts. I've used their carb kits and coils, but no internals. Anyone have any good or bad experience with their rods and pistons? Any other recommended sources?

[Achto 27,806]

7 hours ago, 1mor Project said:

Anyone have any good or bad experience with their rods and pistons? Any other recommended sources?

 

I have not used the kits from I Save Tractors but I have not heard anything bad about them. The only issue that I have with his kits is that he does not offer them without a carburetor. Which is fine if you need one but don't wish to pay for something that I don't need.

 

I have used the kits from this seller with good results.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/121148624961?hash=item1c35055041:g:pK0AAOSw5c5koxLy&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0ApWxTgN%2FSnDCDPJZX3pL3eZKy8ZXK3AXKqyJcgQVWFN1p83pdw%2FR56ho0GsBJXCA0OgiRMADBxIan0BW6p7sQ8pvVgWPbSjj%2Bu7%2FAfCdjbeijsceYKlFVDbJ06rvgf1xM0KdEbalhdKkW52TNjFFkr3IX2GW%2B90txAKJoBylR9J4cnmyhcIvBofAHFbeY0q4o30ruiI6%2BamiiAgqst%2BTSp0hQpArU%2ForapjjskS8b0a9ljEPbRxDFpdjMFZOvv5pO8k%2BFbYrKUloqklqe40Za0%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4Kqpq6MYw

 

He also offers a kit with new valves if you need those.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/380593616358?hash=item589d25b5e6:g:LUAAAOSw1ZZkoxzS&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8Pq85va0EYBDlBvs0%2Bdl6452LcKJgUTNvaBkkF2aKFzCMQvlvh98P9VbUo1fdc0z%2BoAixs3dgPj6Q3SYMUScU3Z9CIFXqkokfs%2FMguG7EpjfUhpCeaVKZz4urLShu%2FqMfDUwcliopkuYLz3AnSCdWtKEO3F09i2GnE6QWT2Y4a3sGcMTEjUybPecIUza8pKyqQ71nsArWtXlHr7TdFguSxzqSa2oDVQ8zwXjR2LDknTyGa7JbRguD1MN4TNXXZuJWhHoV9u0sRs9szRGRrlLDkFQ3eg7D8SAZeyXmtq%2FUo3ipmILueU8q78cthgmvthkKw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4Kqpq6MYw

[953 nut 55,834]

I will second Dan's suggestion. The kits from The Man's One Stop Shop are first class.

[WHX?? 49,176]

I would ask I Save if you can get his kit if you don't need the carb. 

I get my kits off flea bay too but in any case make double sure you order the correct size piston/rod. 

My 1055 241 with fleabay parts came out well. 

 

One thing for sure is don't forget to shorten the dipper if you have a new rod. 

Edited December 13, 2023 by WHX??

[Handy Don 12,468]

52 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

One thing for sure is don't forget to shorten the dipper if you have a new rod. 

 

[WHX?? 49,176]

1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

Whoops... Dang near did. Just getting ready to torque when whoa...

Just bob to close to the original and a quick manicure. Hole in rod towards the cam. 

 

11 hours ago, 1mor Project said:

got a recommendation for a good machine shop

Care to share? Always interested in a shop that will mess with our motors. 

[1mor Project 81]

Care to share? Always interested in a shop that will mess with our motors. 

It's in Baldwin, WI., just a couple miles north of I-94. Not exactly in your back yard. I will get the name and address for you and post it. My son has used him for our 9NBN motor and his 40 9N. Also his 351 Cleveland. Another friend of mine has had a couple Ford Y-blocks done there. My son asked him about Kohlers and he said yes, he does whatever comes in the door. I have a couple that need attention, so I'll be seeing him soon. 

www.sidestreetenginemachine.com/home

Edited December 14, 2023 by 1mor Project
added address

[WHX?? 49,176]

8 hours ago, 1mor Project said:

Not exactly in your back yard. I will get the name and address for you 

Thanks the guy I use now is a hr 1/2 away. Always willing to travel for the right shop. Take the missus, see the state and make a date of it.  

@Achto found a guy not too terribly far that does a nice job and resonable. Might try him with a 161 smoker.  Finding these shops nowadays is like hens teeth. 

[Sailman 1,294]

On 12/13/2023 at 8:33 AM, WHX?? said:

One thing for sure is don't forget to shorten the dipper if you have a new rod. 

 

Please elaborate for us novices....Might be tackling my K161 in the future.

[953 nut 55,834]

20 minutes ago, Sailman said:

 

Please elaborate for us novices....Might be tackling my K161 in the future.

Not all crankcases are created equally. The crankcase on an industrial engine will be deeper and the dipper on that rod is longer so you need to be sure your replacement rod's dipper is the same length as old one. Same holds true for the K-241-AS used on the 1055 etc where the short crankcase is used, rod is the same as the taller K-241-A so the kits have the longer dipper and it needs to be shortened up.

[WHX?? 49,176]

Not the crankcase Richard it's the pan. I'm sure you having a brain fart. Blocks are the same just the shorter base pan they used to stuff a big block in a short frame. 

No fear  @Sailman ... not applicable to small blocks. 

Excellent pinned thread in engines on identifying pan styles. 

Edited December 15, 2023 by WHX??

[953 nut 55,834]

10 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Richard it's the pan. I'm sure you having a brain fart. Blocks are the same just the shorter base pan they used to stuff a big block in a short frame.

Not quite the same, the blocks and oil pans are not interchangeable between the small base and large base Kohlers. I guess an adapter plate could be made to work.