JAinVA 4,619 #1 Posted September 4, 2015 Hey folks, I am thinking about a future project and was wondering what is the smallest(least horsepower) electric start Kohler K series engine with a 1 1/8" crank shaft produced?It might seem like an odd question but I like my Kohlers and don't want to sleeve the crank for my project.Thanks in advance.JAinVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted September 4, 2015 This a good question if i had to guess it would k161 i don't think they offered a k91 with the larger crank but i could be wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #3 Posted September 4, 2015 I'm guessing that you will have an answer in no time but not from me! So just in case:https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kohler_Engine_Club/Some sharp gents!But don't be mysterious about your project. What are you doing? Why the smallest Kohler? Unless you are working on something really big that needs a patent and if that is the case, what are you doing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #4 Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks for the answers so far.I didn't mean to be mysterious about the project.I use an Agrifab leaf vac behind a Wheel Horse to gather leaves.I modified this vac toshred the leaves and I use the mulch in the garden.I am getting to a stage in life where I need to think about doing things different(getting older) and I was thinkingelectric start.The impeller on the vac will have to be modified to use a straight shaft and will only clean up at 1 1/8".As stated I can sleeve a 1" shaft but would rather notas I feel that a 25 lb impeller mounted to the engine could be less than optimal.JAinVA Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,259 #5 Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) A Kohler crankshaft reference manual in in the downloads section here. Edited September 4, 2015 by Racinbob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #6 Posted September 4, 2015 Racinbob, Thanks for the info.Makes me feel dumb for not checking there first.Looks like the 10 horse is the smallest.I may have to sleeve something lighter.JAinVA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,259 #7 Posted September 4, 2015 You're welcome. Don't feel bad. I still forget to look here at times. Notice my post was edited? I've had that manual for quite a while and got it elsewhere. I started to send you that link or offering to email it to you then I realized it's probably here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
