1054 k241 rebuild kits?

[wheelhorsearound 6]

Had my 1054 running today, sort of.  Seems like I may have a compression issue.  Anyone have any recommendations for engine rebuild kits for a k241?  They seem to vary between 80-120 dollars.  Seems like a decent investment to me, just wanted some advice before jumping in.

 

Thanks.

[pacer 3,168]

I recently used one of the ebay kits - hundred-ish$ - refurbing a 1054. I couldnt run my engine, but the compression was weak and I decided on doing a kit. The contents of the kit looked quite good, the piston/rings/rod looked like any other I have bought and the gaskets were well cut and were very nice (I didnt get the valve kit) I was a bit apprehensive buying something like that but the engine ran great from initial start up, no hint of smoking or odd noises. I think Ive only got a couple hours on it so far --- but good so far.

Edited September 23, 2013 by pacer

[Fordiesel69 259]

Quality and metalurgy is fine.  Its the fitment and specs that can be off.  That is why you do the machine work AFTER you recieve the parts. 

[wheelhorsearound 6]

Good to know.  I figured as much, but just wanted to be on the safe side.  My 1054 "runs" but would love to have it done right.  Thanks guys.

[953 nut 55,059]

I have done a couple of K-241s with the Ebay seler kits and have had good results. Go for it!

 

 

 

 

 

[Fordiesel69 259]

Just recently I found the aftermarket 0.10 over K301 piston to be 0.002" smaller than the OEM.  So that meant communicating this to the person boring the cylinder. 

 

With kohler K series, I am not finding too many virgins left.  All the tractors I aquire have already gone to 0.10 and .020.  Bummer. 

 

I guess it is onto magnums then, as the mahle pistons do wear the cylnders a lot less.

[wheelhorsearound 6]

Good advice my good fellows.  Thanks again.