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dgjks6

I am going to attempt to rebuild my 1982 k181 - and I need a new can shaft. There is a block on ebay from a 1965 k181 with a cam shaft.

So my question is are all of the cam shafts from k181's the same? or do I need a specific one for my 1982?

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TT

As long as it is a one-piece camshaft with the compression release "spoiler" mechanism (like the one you should have now) it will work. (The later model K-161 7hp engine even uses the same cam.)

Earlier (two-piece) cams used a spark retard design (to allow for easier starting) and may interchange, but I recommend the modern compression release cam.

Just make absolutely sure it's not from an M8 Magnum engine since every one I have seen does not have a "finished" breaker point eccentric.

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dadstractor1

dont think8hp had comp. release have a lot 8hp engine parts will sell camshaft make offer dadstractor :notworthy:

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TT

Here's a picture of a relatively new K-161.

K-161Hobie011.jpg

You can see the ACR spoiler tab and the clearanced section between the lobes for the longer stroke of the K-181.

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dadstractor1

i see sorry did not ever see one like that before :notworthy:

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