OneHorse 18 #1 Posted April 4, 2018 Hi folks, just joined, looks like an awesome site ! First question is: which spindle would be correct ? My left spindle has a snap-ring, my right spindle has a 3/8" bolt & washer ? 2nd question: Would anyone know what year Kohler changed the shape of the blower housing ? Reason I ask is I found out the B-60 was re-powered w/ a '92 K-181-T. Also would a K 181 housing fit on a K 161 ? Thank You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,174 #2 Posted April 4, 2018 Welcome Snap rings were original to the B-60...however WH over the years also used the Bolt type and even cotter pins. I prefer the bolt type myself but they all work. Can't help on the blower housing . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,393 #3 Posted April 4, 2018 My 76 has the bolts but it looks like they changed to snap rings in 77. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if they used both though. I'm no help on the housing either. I thought they would interchange but the part numbers are different. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,961 #5 Posted April 4, 2018 I think Racin Bob hit the nail on the head 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,393 #6 Posted April 4, 2018 Geez! Normally it's my thumb. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,906 #7 Posted April 5, 2018 16 hours ago, Racinbob said: My 76 has the bolts but it looks like they changed to snap rings in 77. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if they used both though. I'm no help on the housing either. I thought they would interchange but the part numbers are different. My 77 B-80 has snap rings. Original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneHorse 18 #8 Posted April 8, 2018 Hey, Thanks Guys ! So, I'm thinking about drilling and tapping the snap-ring side to 3/8"-16. The bolt/washer side just fits better (less wheel slop). And maybe I'm confused about the blower housings. Correct me if I'm wrong, The Magnums had the squared-off looking housings but the K-181 and 161 never did change shape... My '76 B-60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,174 #9 Posted April 8, 2018 3/4" shims of differing thicknesses will get your front wheels on in good shape. You do not want drag when the bolt is tightened nor do you want a lot of in/out play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneHorse 18 #10 Posted April 14, 2018 Hey Thanks, Since that post, I found the correct washer for behind the snap-ring. Oh, and the Force emblem is coming off next week. I ordered decals from Terry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,393 #11 Posted April 14, 2018 On 4/8/2018 at 4:59 PM, OneHorse said: Hey, Thanks Guys ! So, I'm thinking about drilling and tapping the snap-ring side to 3/8"-16. The bolt/washer side just fits better (less wheel slop). And maybe I'm confused about the blower housings. Correct me if I'm wrong, The Magnums had the squared-off looking housings but the K-181 and 161 never did change shape... My '76 B-60 Yea, Magnum 8's are squared off too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
