bwiesman78 14 #1 Posted June 17 Hello. Would anyone have a part number to replace the starter gear on my 1978 c-81? Kohler k181s engine I believe the gear is a 16 tooth. Looking for a quality part, thanks so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,444 #2 Posted June 17 If you have a 30700 spec number this page has the original part numbers https://www.partstree.com/models/k181-30700-kohler-k-series-engine-basic-version-8hp-6kw/electric-start-cont-11-2-122-tp-2045-b-12/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,347 #3 Posted June 17 Yeehah!! I don't pay that much for a complete running tractor..... with accesories!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,683 #4 Posted June 18 I’ve bought some on Evilbay for $20ish 2 years ago. Also google DB electric and see if they have any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,406 #5 Posted June 18 Check with our own vendors. @76c12091520h @Jake Kuhn Or CALL Lincoln at A to Z Tractor in PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 7,242 #6 Posted June 18 22 hours ago, ri702bill said: Yeehah!! I don't pay that much for a complete running tractor..... with accesories!!! Parts Tree has got crazy with their prices. I used to buy a lot from them but not any more. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwiesman78 14 #7 Posted July 8 Thanks Everyone! I decided to send it to a place in town that rebuilds them. Should have it back tomorrow. I also bought a spare starter made in Taiwan from DBElectric, but the gear teeth are about 1/8" shy of hitting the gear on the engine side. Guess I will send that one back! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,919 #8 Posted July 9 (edited) 14 hours ago, bwiesman78 said: Thanks Everyone! I decided to send it to a place in town that rebuilds them. Should have it back tomorrow. I also bought a spare starter made in Taiwan from DBElectric, but the gear teeth are about 1/8" shy of hitting the gear on the engine side. Guess I will send that one back! That seems to be a common problem recently. It's an easy fix. Put a 3/8" flat washer between the starter mount and the engine block on the PTO end. That sounds like it would cant the starter, look wrong and not work right but it corrected that same issue I had and I know that @Lane Ranger did the same thing his. It works. I have a thread on it but I don't have time to find it right now. Edited July 9 by Racinbob 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwiesman78 14 #9 Posted July 9 1 hour ago, Racinbob said: That seems to be a common problem recently. It's an easy fix. Put a 3/8" flat washer between the starter mount and the engine block on the PTO end. That sounds like it would cant the starter, look wrong and not work right but it corrected that same issue I had and I know that @Lane Ranger did the same thing his. It works. I have a thread on it but I don't have time to find it right now. That's a good idea, thank you for the tip!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,394 #10 Posted July 9 2 hours ago, bwiesman78 said: That's a good idea, thank you for the tip!! yes one washer behind the starter plate on hole furthest from the flywheel teeth. Hard to believe that slight difference does the job but it does ! a few pictures attached 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwiesman78 14 #11 Posted July 9 1 minute ago, Lane Ranger said: yes one washer behind the starter plate on hole furthest from the flywheel teeth. Hard to believe that slight difference does the job but it does ! a few pictures attached looks like you had the same starter too! I just sent it back today. Oh well, my oem starter has been repaired and I need to go pick it up. $65 and he installed new brushes, cleaned it, and a new front gear assembly. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,394 #12 Posted July 10 On 7/9/2025 at 10:58 AM, bwiesman78 said: looks like you had the same starter too! I just sent it back today. Oh well, my oem starter has been repaired and I need to go pick it up. $65 and he installed new brushes, cleaned it, and a new front gear assembly. I am having my original K-181 starter off my B-80 rebuilt also! Best to have a backup! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
