Ed Kennell 38,174 #1 Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) Could this be a Wheel Horse option to go with the anti-vibration rocker plate engine mount? Edited June 15, 2022 by Ed Kennell 1 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #2 Posted June 5, 2022 EXCELLENT idea. This would go far and wide to absorb all the excessive vibrationals well known to curse the beloved Kohler single engine. (slight losses of power may occur) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #3 Posted June 5, 2022 And how about the power adder retention option. Works similar to a accumulator. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #4 Posted June 5, 2022 Imagine the sheer gumption of a K341 of you used this rod AND a hood scoop or cold air inlet.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,169 #6 Posted June 5, 2022 I love goofy stuff like that!! Beautifully done too, from the pic cant even see - for sure how he did that... welded, would guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #7 Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: Could this be a Wheel Horse option to go with the anti-vibration rocker plate engine mount? I think that any piston return spring should be removed and replaced with a rigid bump stop to prevent piston over-travel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #8 Posted June 5, 2022 That's either off of a Tecky or a Power Joke. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,750 #9 Posted June 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Could this be a Wheel Horse option to go with the anti-vibration rocker plate engine mount? Won’t work. That spring has a ‘Clockwise’ wind. Kohler’s require a ‘Counter-clockwise wind! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #10 Posted June 5, 2022 That is a prototype variable compression connecting rod. They started investigating that when alcohol was mandated in the fuel..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #11 Posted June 5, 2022 3 hours ago, ranger said: Won’t work. That spring has a ‘Clockwise’ wind. Kohler’s require a ‘Counter-clockwise wind! Oh no no no no. Remember @ranger. .... We're on the other side of the Great Waters. Either will work over here. We can't even figure out whether to use metristandard or standametric so the wind-em-ups like the one in the pics are universal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,750 #12 Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Oh no no no no. Remember @ranger. .... We're on the other side of the Great Waters. Either will work over here. We can't even figure out whether to use metristandard or standametric so the wind-em-ups like the one in the pics are universal. I think what we have here is an export part for Southern Hemisphere countries. This one will extend and close up the spark plug gap if used north of the equator. Used in the south it will contract and lower compression to compensate for the lower octane fuel. Edited June 5, 2022 by ranger 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #14 Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 7:36 AM, Ed Kennell said: Could this be a Wheel Horse option to go with the anti-vibration rocker plate engine mount? I can’t see a picture… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #15 Posted June 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I can’t see a picture… Looks like it was deleted? It was there but not now! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #16 Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 3:03 PM, Snoopy11 said: Don It got deleted ....check again. 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: I can’t see a picture… 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,229 #17 Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 10:28 AM, ranger said: Won’t work. That spring has a ‘Clockwise’ wind. Kohler’s require a ‘Counter-clockwise wind! Obviously this is the connecting spring for the rear cylinder of a twin cylinder Kohler variable compression engine, the front one would be counter-clockwise. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #18 Posted June 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Obviously this is the connecting spring for the rear cylinder of a twin cylinder Kohler variable compression engine, the front one would be counter-clockwise. NOW ya tell us!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #19 Posted June 15, 2022 Here is a video showing the replacement of piston return springs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,750 #20 Posted June 15, 2022 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: Obviously this is the connecting spring for the rear cylinder of a twin cylinder Kohler variable compression engine, the front one would be counter-clockwise. Which cylinder would it be fitted to if the engine was mounted crosswise as in, for example, a ‘D’ series, or a Cub Cadet?🤔 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #21 Posted June 15, 2022 3 hours ago, lynnmor said: replacement of piston return springs. Hey Snoop-D-o- single n, you payin' attenshun ? @Snoopy11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #22 Posted June 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: Hey Snoop-D-o- single n, you payin' attenshun ? @Snoopy11 Ooooooooooooooo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #23 Posted June 15, 2022 43 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: Hey Snoop-D-o- single n, you payin' attenshun ? eh... Hmm... well... I... uh... got nuthin. Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
