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Looking for any one who can help me locate a crank shaft for a k321. I think the M14 is the the same but not exactly sure. If somebody could point me in the right direction. 

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pfrederi

Crankshafts vary considerably between spec numbers let alone model.  There are 10 pages of cranks for K321/M14 in the Kohler crankshaft reference.  Most of the differences are external but....

 

What spec number are you dealing with, that will find a crank part number then you can see what may swap. 

 

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Wishin4a416

I don't believe the M14 crank is the same. I don't believe it has a cam lobe for the points plunger but Ive been wrong before.

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tbarnhart

Yea, Jack, your wrong. Crank and Cam are two different parts. But, you may be right. There were some differences in the counter weights on the newer Magnum cranks as opposed to the older K-series.  Unless you know exactly what you have, its hard to find the correct replacement. Some 16 hp cranks could be the same. And, there were different piston setups that had different weights and used cranks with different balance weight.

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MalMac

Yes I can tell you for a fact there are difference between the K series and the Magnums. I just went through a big balance problem on a Mag 14. Go to Brian Millers web site and look under balancing crank topic and it explains all the differences.

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Wishin4a416

Jeez, what was I thinking. The plunger rides on the cam.:text-imsorry: Brain dead I guess.

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