FLtractor 28 #1 Posted Sunday at 07:34 PM (edited) Afternoon, One of the last items for my new to me general maintenance Wheelhorse 1966 856 8 HP Kohler engine .. is the air filter. Can someone tell me the best recommendation for. Best just to buy brand new Kohler given cheap and insurance as far as helps prolong engine life. No idea how old the current filter is.. at least 4 years old.. best just to replace altogether. Not listed in the service parts manual. Edited Sunday at 07:35 PM by FLtractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,534 #2 Posted Sunday at 07:50 PM Napa Gold 2374 Foam pre filter Napa SME 7-02277 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,970 #3 Posted Sunday at 11:47 PM There are 2 similar but different small K series air filters They are the same diameter, but one is short (7hp) and the tall (8hp)..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,534 #4 Posted Monday at 11:07 AM I use the 2374 on the 8's I have 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 28 #5 Posted Wednesday at 08:39 AM On 4/20/2025 at 7:47 PM, ri702bill said: There are 2 similar but different small K series air filters They are the same diameter, but one is short (7hp) and the tall (8hp)..... Going to pick it up today.. can you tell if this is the correct tall 8 hp one I need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,970 #6 Posted Wednesday at 12:41 PM just bring your old one to match it. Mike @squonk is our resident "Storehouse of Obscure Napa Knowledge" - get the one he recommends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 28 #7 Posted Wednesday at 04:55 PM (edited) On 4/21/2025 at 7:07 AM, squonk said: I use the 2374 on the 8's I have Just picked this up from the Napa store… it doesn’t say 2374 on it it says : P52806 032124BA3 made in mexico and does it look used to you? Why isn’t it gold!? Edited Wednesday at 04:58 PM by FLtractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,534 #8 Posted Wednesday at 05:08 PM (edited) It isn't the correct color. Did you ask for a Napa Gold 2374? Should have come in a box with 2374 right on it. Looks like the cheapie alternate. Edited Wednesday at 05:10 PM by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 28 #9 Posted Wednesday at 06:29 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, squonk said: It isn't the correct color. Did you ask for a Napa Gold 2374? Should have come in a box with 2374 right on it. Looks like the cheapie alternate. Yes I asked for a Napa Gold 2374… they said one in stock for two local stores… This is the box it came loose inside… should I return it and order another to get the gold version? Edited Wednesday at 06:30 PM by FLtractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,534 #10 Posted Wednesday at 08:09 PM They probably changed suppliers. If it fits use it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 28 #11 Posted Wednesday at 11:48 PM 3 hours ago, squonk said: They probably changed suppliers. If it fits use it Thank you very much… I was just hoping to have a GOLD filter..: would have been very awesome since haven’t ever seen one haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 28 #12 Posted yesterday at 12:32 AM On 4/23/2025 at 4:09 PM, squonk said: They probably changed suppliers. If it fits use it I found this online on a different website than the company where I got my filter from. guessing the one I got is a wix filter or one of the different new suppliers, as you suggested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
