Matt Lemanski 20 #1 Posted June 25, 2021 Hello everyone, I recently inherited this NOS Kohler k301 12 hp shortblock. Any idea what it might be worth? Considering using it for a project but I won’t do that if it’s worth more than the project, so any input is appreciated. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #2 Posted June 25, 2021 Got any "White-Out" ? You might be able to increase it's value if you remove a couple words. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Lemanski 20 #3 Posted June 25, 2021 Jeff-C175, What do you mean by that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,990 #4 Posted June 26, 2021 John Deere is a dirty word(s) around here. 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #5 Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt Lemanski said: Jeff-C175, What do you mean by that? Hey Matt, my (weak) attempt at some humor! @Bill D gets it! There's a 'friendly rivalry' around here for the 'other' brand. Tractors are RED Roses are blue Green and Yellow is not the right color for a tractor. See how good I can rhyme! I look at your short block this way... no matter what it's worth, it's useless sitting in a box. Take it out of the box, complete it with the missing pieces, and put it to good use. Unless the money might be more important to you, then put it up for sale and see what you can get for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,990 #6 Posted June 26, 2021 That short block shouldn't have balance gears, which is a good thing. Does it have the right length crankshaft and is it the right style block for a wide base Wheel Horse pan? I've see people asking anywhere from $500-850 online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #7 Posted June 26, 2021 I didn't know that a JD used a tapered crank! One learns something new every day. Would have thought it the base for a generator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #8 Posted June 26, 2021 55 minutes ago, Tuneup said: tapered It does appear tapered, AND keyed, so I think this would not be usable with a Horse PTO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Lemanski 20 #9 Posted June 26, 2021 Only the flywheel end is tapered, I already checked and the straight keyed pto end is the same as the old wheel horse engine that came out of the project tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #10 Posted June 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: tapered, AND keyed Yep, thats the way WH's are -- at least 10hp and up (I've never had one under 10hp, soooo) Ohhhh, Matt, I'm jealous. thats a great find!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Lemanski 20 #11 Posted June 26, 2021 Pacer, I am considering selling it, as my project C101 probably doesn’t warrant using it, so if you are seriously interested, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #12 Posted June 26, 2021 No Matt, I was just clarifying it appeared to be a WH engine -- I now have 3 of the 'Big D's' of which I am fortunate enough to have excellent engines in all 3. Sure would think somebody would love to get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #13 Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, pacer said: the way WH's are I don't recall a tapered shaft on my twin. I guess the singles are different? Edited June 27, 2021 by Jeff-C175 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
