Lane Ranger 11,125 #1 Posted January 6, 2017 I took a chance and bought a 1500 Watt portable Kohler generator powered by a K91 T 4 HP motor the other day. Changed the spark plug, points and put a new carb on it and she started right up. Produces electricty fine. Oil was real clean in it and it has a small oil leak around the shaft connecting to the alternator/generaotr portion (probably oil seal). I will paint it up and change the top light (I bought an original replacement Chicago #491 auto lamp) that lights when it is generating. Has both 110 and 220 plugs! This was owned by the Uninversity of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,712 #2 Posted January 6, 2017 interesting Lane ... 1500 watts ain't much in this day and age but cool none the less! More pics when you get her done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,125 #3 Posted January 6, 2017 Jim : I like that it is portable/mobile on a steel handcart and I can maybe use it at shows! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #4 Posted January 6, 2017 Very nice find Lane. I'm sure it will come in handy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,712 #5 Posted January 6, 2017 41 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: maybe use it at shows Sure... paint it red and throw some horse stickers on it.... Will have a few guys scratching their head! Might be handy for jump starting tractors with a 12v power supply?!?!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,125 #6 Posted January 6, 2017 I think I am going to paint it the Kohler Blue which some tell me that Duplicolor Spruce Metallic cc392 (A Chrysler color) is close to the original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,725 #7 Posted January 6, 2017 That's a cool little generator Lane. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,145 #8 Posted January 6, 2017 Humm... now that kinda looks familiar to me. Nice score there Mr Ralph. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,125 #9 Posted January 7, 2017 Craig: You don't happen to have an operating manual for that generator do you? I could use a copy. I posted a pic of mine on a Kohler motor blog Kohler has on Facbook and they contacted me as I said I could use a manual. I have not heard back from them. These were produced in the 1960's from whjat I coudl determine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,125 #10 Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Another one I copied some photos of FYI.. Edited January 7, 2017 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,204 #11 Posted January 7, 2017 Saw this Kohler powered generator on display up at the Split rock light house just north of Duluth Mn. I thought they said maybe late 1940's vintage... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,125 #12 Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Very kool Terry. My friend Rodney Burger found another one while in Florida this month. I will post some photos of it. It is an early small one too. Edited January 7, 2017 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,885 #13 Posted January 13, 2017 I picked one like yours up a few years ago at a swap meet, K-90 with great tins, recoil starter Updraft oil filled air cleaner (not pictured) and the shower head muffler; paid $ 50.00, hope I didn't overpay! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,125 #14 Posted January 13, 2017 Very kool find Richard! Looks real complete . I see a showerhead muffler too on that one! Did you get a Operating Manual with it? I am looking to get a copy of one. Lane Ralph Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,885 #15 Posted January 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Lane Ranger said: Did you get a Operating Manual with it? No, if I did it would be yours for sure. I just picked it up for the K-90; my '57 RJ-35 has a frozen motor and rusted out tins. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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