MikeDR 0 #1 Posted December 18, 2023 Hi Everyone, New to this Forum. I have a K161T SPEC 281271 on a Horse Tiller that I got back a few years ago, just starting the process of getting it up and running. The retractable pull start was pretty stiff, so i went through a rebuild which worked out great. The problem is that it looks like the cup attached to the flywheel was used for a while with the pawls only partially engaging, resulting in the gear/groves being stripped out in the cup. I've looked everywhere for a replacement, 1 found one on ebay for 200 bucks, which seems ridiculous. I thought that I'd start on here and see if anyone had an ideas to get this thing starting. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,373 #2 Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) Welcome!! I recall there are a couple of different styles and part numbers. Unbolt it, the P/N is on the back. Place an ad in the Forum Classified under "Wanted" Pictures definetely help... Bill Edited December 18, 2023 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,126 #3 Posted December 18, 2023 Your Best bet is to place an ad in the classifieds “wanted” section. Also our “venders section is a good resource for locating parts.. and also Welcome to the Redsquare forum!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,993 #4 Posted December 18, 2023 I think a Tecumseh cup will work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,902 #5 Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) Hi Mark and Yes there were a few different ones. Pics would help and type of recoil. A Fairbanks or Techy style? Name plate pic would help abit unless it's been messed with but would tell us what is supposed to be on it. This is a Fairbanks. Edited December 19, 2023 by WHX?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeDR 0 #6 Posted December 19, 2023 I’ll post over in the classified. I don’t see a part number on the back, but from my research it should be 41 071 08-S which superseded 41 071 02-S. Here’re some pics 1. Front of starter cup 2. back of starter cup 3. pull mechanism with pawls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,993 #7 Posted December 19, 2023 Looks like a Tecky to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,370 #8 Posted December 19, 2023 If I recall correctly the Tecky and Kohler cups were two different depths. I believe the Kohler was deeper. This shot doesn't show the depth but I can check once it gets light outside. Is this like yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,993 #9 Posted December 19, 2023 I know I used a Tecky cup on a K141 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,839 #10 Posted December 19, 2023 I am sure I’ve bought those at the Big Show for much less than $200…. Maybe 1/10 of that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,953 #11 Posted December 19, 2023 20 hours ago, MikeDR said: Front of starter cup Maybe try using a file to get those flats the paws catch on a little deeper. It's already broke so nothing to loose while searching for a new cup 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,910 #12 Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, wallfish said: Maybe try using a file to get those flats the paws catch on a little deeper. And sharpen the rounded off pawls. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeDR 0 #13 Posted December 20, 2023 Thanks Ed, I'll give it a try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeDR 0 #14 Posted December 20, 2023 15 hours ago, Racinbob said: If I recall correctly the Tecky and Kohler cups were two different depths. I believe the Kohler was deeper. This shot doesn't show the depth but I can check once it gets light outside. Is this like yours? It looks very close, 3/4 inch deep at the teeth and 1 1/2 inches at the center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,164 #15 Posted December 20, 2023 to !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
