I was given a Kohler K series but which one is it ?

[MainelyWheelhorse 1,456]

Ok, the next door neighbor is cleaning out. So, he came over and asked if I wanted an old K series Kohler from a RV generator. He knew I had a Magnum 12 I was working on, and figured I could use the parts if the RV engine was junk.

Anyway it has K341 cast into the block on the PTO side.
It looks very similar to the K321 14hp I got from @ebinmaine in my parts haul a few weeks back.

It has 9 or 10 head bolts depending if you count the grounding spot to attach wires.

It looks significantly bigger than the 321, so I figured it was a bigger engine.

So what do I have? Thanks!

 

now the pics…

Edited May 27 by MainelyWheelhorse

[rjg854 12,151]

With 10 head bolts its a 16hp

[Treepep 680]

Says K 841.  24 hp???

[ineedanother 1,668]

2 minutes ago, Treepep said:

Says K 841.  24 hp???

K341 - 16hp

[Ed Kennell 41,775]

The K341G may not have the required axial thrust bearing required for a PTO

[Achto 29,351]

Being a generator motor it should have an asymmetrical governor in it. It responds faster the the standard symmetrical governor. Sought after by pullers and no longer available. I wouldn't mind having an engine like that just for that part alone.

[oliver2-44 10,679]

Lucky it has the straight shaft, A lot of generator engine have a tapered output shaft.

[MainelyWheelhorse 1,456]

Thanks to all, @Achto @rjg854 @ineedanother @Treepep @Ed Kennell @oliver2-44 Now I know what I have and can get the missing/ worn parts it needs. Maybe it’ll go in the C141😁

Edited May 28 by MainelyWheelhorse

[Lee1977 7,185]

On 5/27/2025 at 8:04 PM, MainelyWheelhorse said:

Thanks to all, @Achto @rjg854 @ineedanother @Treepep @Ed Kennell @oliver2-44 Now I know what I have and can get the missing/ worn parts it needs. Maybe it’ll go in the C141😁

You may need an electric clutch as most generator engines don't have the ball bearings on the crank shaft.