richmondred01 2,237 #151 Posted August 22, 2021 He’s good to go now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #152 Posted August 30, 2021 Engine has been run 2 hrs. on the stand. Ready to put on the shelf. Going to rebuild a Genuine Kohler carb. This China one is almost as bad as a Genuine Tecky carb! So to recap. Engine wouldn't run when I got it because of the points lobe being 180 degrees off. Repairs as follows: 2 piece cam replace with one piece cam Cracked main bearing boss welded Broken governor shaft replaced Seized governor gear replaced Valves and seats ground Connecting rod turned around so oil hole is on the correct side. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #153 Posted August 30, 2021 Feels good to have "Rescued" a K181! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,497 #154 Posted August 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, squonk said: Feels good to have "Rescued" a K181! Excellent. I'd rather have a rescued good ole heavy metal engine every time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #155 Posted August 31, 2021 15 hours ago, squonk said: Engine has been run 2 hrs. on the stand. Ready to put on the shelf. Going to rebuild a Genuine Kohler carb. This China one is almost as bad as a Genuine Tecky carb! So to recap. Engine wouldn't run when I got it because of the points lobe being 180 degrees off. Repairs as follows: 2 piece cam replace with one piece cam Cracked main bearing boss welded Broken governor shaft replaced Seized governor gear replaced Valves and seats ground Connecting rod turned around so oil hole is on the correct side. Outstanding!,! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #156 Posted September 1, 2021 Installed Gen-U Win Kohler carb today. Much better! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #157 Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) Can’t beat the real deal. China has never gotten the reverse engineering 100% with the carbs. Although, They did and outstanding job releasing COVID into the world. Edited September 1, 2021 by richmondred01 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,497 #158 Posted September 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, squonk said: . Much better! Excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
