MikesRJ 552 #1 Posted September 7, 2009 As the question goes, was the word "KOHLER" on the K90 flywheel shroud painted white, WH Linen, or not at all on the original RJ58/59 K90 engine? Both of my K90's, which are not original WH engines, have the Kohler word painted, but would like verification before doing so on the WH Spec. engine I am building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #2 Posted September 7, 2009 I'am not 100% sure but all the old picture's I have seen on literature the kohler was not painted :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #3 Posted September 7, 2009 There was a thread about this a while ago. I'll try to find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #4 Posted September 7, 2009 They're definitely painted on this one: I'm pretty sure they were done in silver though -- not "off-white". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #5 Posted September 8, 2009 I vote.... Paint It! No matter if its original, adds eye candy. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #6 Posted September 8, 2009 I had to go and find all my k91 engine's I have 5 motor's one was repainted by the p.o. three were factory kohler no paint on the lettering but my RJ in a box has it's original motor and it's a old one before WH started putting casting date's on the center transmission case It's a k91T and the lettering was painted but I can't tell the color (off white or sliver)? So I would say to paint them also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #7 Posted September 8, 2009 There was a thread about this a while ago. I'll try to find it. OK, so I was half right (or half wrong!!), the thread is about later model horses, but I'll link to it for reference. About 1/2 way through this thread: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=936&hl= EDIT: Link to the correct post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #8 Posted September 8, 2009 I vote.... Paint It! No matter if its original, adds eye candy. I didn't call for a floor vote! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #9 Posted September 8, 2009 OK, so I was half right (or half wrong!!), the thread is about later model horses, but I'll link to it for reference. About 1/2 way through this thread: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=8138 I read through the thread and ddn't find anything related to shroud painting. Did I miss it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #10 Posted September 8, 2009 I read through the thread and ddn't find anything related to shroud painting. Did I miss it? Sorry, somehow I linked to the wrong post, Ive fixed it above and here it is again: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=936&hl= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #11 Posted September 9, 2009 OK, that was helpful. It does appears that the "Kohler - USA" lettering is silver or gray. I understand the "remove the red soon after the painting process" and it might have actually been primer or an undercoat color. I can imagine from the Kohler engine colors that it is most likely silver, as that was one of their commercial engine colors. Can anyone confirm which it was? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
