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[whc160]

Well this last summer Dad's C-160 was using oil. He does not use it any more in the winter so I decided to look into it. Found what a I thought was alot of carbon when I got the head off. Also the head gasket was blown. Then found the piston & cylinder were worn along with the valves. So I took it all apart & then found that the top ring was broken. Now going to do a complete rebuild. Here are some pics.

[amcrules00]

Good luck with the rebuild.

[can whlvr]

good luck,are you going to use kohler or aftermarket parts?

[bowtiebutler956]

I love rebiulding these kohlers. Keep us updated on your progress.

[whc160]

Going to go with Kolher. It lasted 36 years & I want to build it to last as long.

[whc160]

Took the block, head, & crank to the local engine shop. Checked the crank & it was still within specs. They are going to bore the cylinder & surface the head. Then set me up with all of the parts I need.

[Martin]

i really enjoy working on these big block kohlers too...
dont have a k341 though, would like to do one one day to compare the power difference to the k241, 301 and 321.

[can whlvr]

so what kind of cash are we talking,im not trying to be rude,just comparing,i have a 341 13 fin that is in great shape,but id like to have it checked some time

[whc160]

I let you know the cost next week. They were only open a half day today & they will call me next week with a cost.

Martin I have a cub that has a 10hp & it does not have near the power my 16's do. But I don't now if it is just sick or there is that much difference.

[can whlvr]

i have a 10,12 14 and 16 hp that all run really good and the 16 is by far the most powerful,its on a hydro and still eats up the 14 on an 8 speed,and the 14 is very strong,the 16 is a great motor

[mattd860]

can whlvr, on 25 February 2012 - 09:18 PM, said:

so what kind of cash are we talking,im not trying to be rude,just comparing,i have a 341 13 fin that is in great shape,but id like to have it checked some time

I recently had a shop bore the cylinder and grind the crank on my K341. They seated the valves and de-carbon'ed the head. Machine shop cost me $260 and rebuild kit + extra parts another $250. Hope this gives you an idea of the cost for a total rebuild.

[Anglo Traction]

Just to give you a comparison, it cost the equivilent of US$109 for a Rebore/Hone, Crank Regrind/Polish and Steam Clean/Oil coating on my K301 here in UK. I thought that to be a good price. Purchasing/Shipping and Import Duties on the Aftermarket Parts was US$145.

[rmaynard]

I had my K-241 bored, honed, valves seated, and block totally bead blasted for $55.00. Crankshaft was turned for $50.00 which included shipping both ways to a shop 130 miles away. Parts were all aftermarket and included new piston, rings, connecting rod, valves, seals and gaskets, for $90.00. If you can accept that aftermarket parts will work as well as OEM, you can save a lot of money. I also shopped around for machine shops and used two different ones for the work. Total cost for machine work, rebuild kit, and shipping was $195.00.

[can whlvr]

thanks matt and others,i just finished a m12,aftermarket and the total was 300 bucks,are you talking kohler parts mattd860,if so thats cheap,up here kohler parts are nuts for price,i got the complete rebuild kit for less than a piston without rings,but time will tell i guess,so far shes awsome

[bowtiebutler956]

I recently rebuilt my k301 using stens parts. The block machining was $110, thats $30 to bore, $30 to grind valve seats, $20 to deck block, $20 to surface head, and $10 environmental fee. The engine kit I got from a guy on for 103.99, that included the piston, rod, new valves, gaskets, seals, points and spark plug. I also bought a new governor gear for $25. The engine kit was all stens parts. The governor gear was kohler. The guy's store on ebay is called The Man's One Stop Shop, he was very friendly and helpful, and he has kits for just about all kohlers. I would recommend him to anyone who is trying to save some cash. Matt

[can whlvr]

thats who i got my kit from,the machineist said they seemed alright and he would use them too,after seeing kohler prices,when i do my k341 i want to do all kohler though,just because its my fav motor,shes not ready for a while though,shes still strong

[whc160]

Just an up date. I talked to the engine shop on Fri. They got all of my parts in & will bore the block the 1st of next week. I can't wait to start putting it back together.

[can whlvr]

ya it anexciting time,especially to be doing a 16 with kohler parts,i think when someday if i need to rebuild the 16 ill use kohler parts for it,good luck

[whc160]

Another update. Talked to the engine shop Sat morning. They said that they will have the last part by Wed & I can pick everything up.
Hope to have it back together next weekend. Can't wait to hear it run again.

[squonk]

My 16 big block smoked like a pig when I got it. The tractor had sat a lot. Ran some Sea Foam in the the oil and it pretty much stopped. I use about 2 oz. of oil an hr. when mowing.I would like to rebuild it but it runs too good for me to tear it down. Plus it's my mower and snowplow machine. My hydro went out last spring but I was able to find a good hydro motor and got it going again. I'm getting a spare hydro rear this year. Maybe next year I can locate a 16 spare motor and have it redone to drop in and not be without my favorite tractor being available.

[whc160]

Got my block & parts today can't wait till Sat to get it back together.

[whc160]

Well the weekend came & the 341 started going back together. Still have a few things to put back on it. I ended up with $850 in Kohler parts & the machine work. Here are some pics & I put the balance gears back in.

[bowtiebutler956]

Are you going to paint it up pretty?

Matt

[whc160]

Not right now. Going to wait until I repaint the whole tractor.

[can whlvr]

looks great,it sure does cost alot more with kohler parts,i wouldnt want to know what it would be up here,as we seem to get gouged on most every thing