953 nut 56,846 #26 Posted February 11, 2021 Glad it was a simple fix. You S/G belt should be a raw rubber edge belt, not the fabric wrapped belts that are found at hardware stores. Starter Generator belt for K-181 232613 Kohler belt nla Use 231605 232613 - Gates 7320 .41"x32.58" 36 degree or Napa 25-7320 .41"x32.58" 36 degree 231605 - Gates 7315 .41"x32.08" 36 degree or Napa 25-7315 .41"x32.08" 36 degree 1964 model 854 1965 model 855 1965 model 875 Starter/generator belt Kohler 10hp, 12hp - 235262 (7345 Gates .410" x 35.09" 36 degree) (25-7345 Napa .410" x 35.09" 36 degree) Wheel Horse 1593 (3L x 34.4") - nla (Gates replacement 6735 3/8" x 35" 38 degree) 1964 model 1045 1964 model 1054 - Not in PSB - Wheel Horse # 1593 nla {3Lx34.4"} - Gates 7340 .410"x34.58" 36 degree or Napa 25-7340 .410"x34.58" 36 degree 1965 model 1054A - Not in PSB - Kohler 235262 replaces 235528 [.41"x35.09" 36 degree] - Gates 7345 .41"x35.09" 36 degree or Napa 25-7345 .41"x35.09" 36 degree 1965 model 1055 1965 model 1075 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamessparks 55 #27 Posted February 11, 2021 Thank you @953 nut Crazy enough my belt on there is a Kohler 232613. Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,863 #28 Posted February 11, 2021 You better get it together James......you need it this morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,983 #29 Posted February 11, 2021 Might not be a bad idea once the weather changes to take the genny off and clean the carbunkles out of it and check the brushes. They stick, get dirty and don't produce the oomph to turn the motor. Sometimes the genny itself will squeal as it struggles to turn. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamessparks 55 #30 Posted February 20, 2021 @Ed Kennell or @oliver2-44 do you guys use. Permatex when putting the gaskets back on. I’m waiting for my new ones to deliver but was thinking I should...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,098 #31 Posted February 20, 2021 For the valve spring cover I usually used new thicker Kohler gaskets with no sealer and have good success. Sometimes If I have what seems to be a thinner aftermarket gasket or reusing Gasket I use Coppercoat. Not sure it's better or worse that others, I just use it as it's always what my dad used on airplanes. My dad always used Coppercoat on airplanes and Permatex on the farm tractor and truck, so there all good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,863 #32 Posted February 20, 2021 I never use a sealer on the heads or the breather covers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
