OutdoorEnvy 1,522 #1 Posted December 7, 2021 So someone near me is selling a 20hp single cylinder kohler engine dirt cheap. Looks good shape and the price would be right for a possible project and taking a risk on. I haven't ever seen one before and didn't know they existed until I saw this one. It came off a large generator. Wanted to see if any of you know about these and would this be feasible to put on a Wheel Horse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,609 #2 Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) Never heard of such a thing in K or M model Kohler. Do you have the model & spec number off from the engine. Just wondering if it is actually a 16hp? I've had a run in with the newer aluminum block 20hp, single cylinder, Kohler. That engine ain't worth it's weight in scrap. Thin wall block prone to cracking, oil leaks out, rod breaks, then you have an extra vent hole in the block. Edited December 7, 2021 by Achto 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,671 #3 Posted December 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, Achto said: Never heard of such a thing in K or M model Kohler. Do you have the model & spec number off from the engine. Just wondering if it is actually a 16hp? I hadn't heard of one either... Overhead valve? Could it be an 18 horse? Definitely going to want to get some numbers from the tag off of that engine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #4 Posted December 7, 2021 28 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I hadn't heard of one either... Overhead valve? Could it be an 18 horse? Definitely going to want to get some numbers from the tag off of that engine. K series went to 18hp K361 M singles went to 16hp M16 Commands went to 18hp vertical and 16hp horizontal. Twins came in at 18hp. Its either not 20hp or its not a single. Hey i bought a K3500 dually Sierra that a guy owned for 7 years and never knew it was 4x4 until i showed him... 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #5 Posted December 7, 2021 1 hour ago, OutdoorEnvy said: 20hp single cylinder Must be quite a big engine. I know Lombardini made 20hp single cylinder air-cooled diesels, but never heard of a Kohler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #7 Posted December 7, 2021 Guess they didn't make too many K361. Only 12 spec numbers and no parts listings at the Kohler site.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #8 Posted December 7, 2021 It was an overhead valve 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #9 Posted December 7, 2021 with the sardines can on top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #10 Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) Yes.. and plagued with head issues, if they didnt blow the head gasket they dropped a valve seat, iron K series block modified to accept external push rog tubes and accept an aluminum ohv head. Edited December 7, 2021 by RED-Z06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #11 Posted December 7, 2021 ereplacementparts shows limited parts still available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #12 Posted December 8, 2021 Most of the items related to the OHV are NLA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
