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Convert to Elec Start K181

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jebeli    14

jebeli
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So I have an old and tired K161 with an electric start. I picked up a K181 at the show but is a pull start. I swapped the flywheels and the cowling wont fit over the plate behind the flywheel. And the recoil tin has a smaller hole compared to the electric start. So if I swap the plates behind the flywheel does the crank shaft bearing come of to? Do I have to press this back in? Maybe I should just find a k181 elec start tin?

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squonk    38,939

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The bearing usually sticks to the crankshaft but not always. You will need a new gasket and shims to reinstall. What are you going to do for a charging system? 

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oliver2-44    8,852

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Download the Kohler manual and study the overhaul reassembly part about reinstalling & shimming that aluminum plate.  The shimming sets your crankshaft end side to side clearance.  

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Pullstart    59,734

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It can be done though.  :handgestures-thumbupright:  I’ve swapped a bearing plate and flywheel assembly with success in the past.

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jebeli    14

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Thanks guys, I am studying the manual and lookling for a tin at the same time. We'll see which solution happens first. I plan to use the extrnal coil and generator off the K161 as a charging system

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