Neil2322 3 #1 Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Hi All, i own a Wheel Horse C126 in great original condition but it's starter motor is coming to the end of its life. I have stripped it, cleaned it and rewired it to get it through the last couple of seasons but now it needs sorting properly. I live in England and parts genuine parts are not easy to come by or are expensive. The starter looks kind of generic so my question is: Is there a compatible starter motor available? or Shall i get the old one rewound and overhauled? All the best Neil2322 Edited April 4, 2018 by Neil2322 typing error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted April 4, 2018 @Neil2322 Sorry, I can't help your with your starter problem, but someone will be along to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,478 #3 Posted April 4, 2018 Welcome to the forum. If you can identify the starter a kit like this would likely repair it. The bushings wear and create excessive drag in the armature. This company in Canada told me they would ship to Europe. https://www.bantasaw.com/catalog/viewproduct.asp?i=&p=5140 With permanent magnetic fields there is not much to fail electrically. Garry 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,690 #4 Posted April 4, 2018 Hello Neil and Not sure if these guys ship overseas but might not hurt to inquire. http://www.psep.biz/store/kohler_starter_motors.htm 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith of kent 45 #5 Posted April 4, 2018 Hi Neil Not heard of a C126, does it have a Kohler K series engine? I had problems with the starter on my 73 C120 Raider 12. Could not get parts in UK. Then I found this https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/simon-auto selling this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anlasser-12V-fur-Kohler-Motoren-K211-K301-K321-K341-/400889709395?hash=item5d56e38353 Ordered one (it come from Germany) arrived very quickly. Had it a couple of years now and my WH does a lot of work. Absolutely perfect. Not quiute identical to the old one but unless you're into shows does it matter, the beast starts! BTW for belts I use http://www.beltingonline.com/ excellent service, the belts I've had for my WH and the Westwood have all been Continental (a la tyres), the WH ones lasted longer than the Toro belts. Easy to order but they are very helpful if you ring them. Best to have the WH part number though Hope this helps Keith Kent 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #6 Posted April 5, 2018 Hello Neil, I've been inside a few of these Starters also, so you're probably familiar with what I covered in this LINK. I still have it as a spare, but was promised to someone, but not sure if they still want it?. I'll check with them. I also imported a new aftermarket one several years ago for my c-120 when it was still reasonable shipping rates, but still cost me about UK£80 !. If you buy new, just check what version you have and the number of Teeth on the Bendix. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil2322 3 #7 Posted April 10, 2018 Massive thank's to everyone who took the time to reply to my post and all of the useful links. It has given me quite a few options so when it eventually stops raining i'll get it stripped out and let you know how it goes. All the best Neil 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper 1,788 #8 Posted April 17, 2018 Hi Neil I may have a few extra starters laying around. I'm in Denmark, so no biggie to send it over. Just let me know if the need arises. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil2322 3 #9 Posted April 18, 2018 Hi Skipper, thanks for the offer, this really is a great forum site! I'm going to be striping it down this weekend so I'll let you know if I need to take up your kind offer. All the best Neil 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
