876wheelhorse 46 #1 Posted February 5, 2010 i have a engine laying here that the governor shaft broke on it. so i figure while i am in there new piston rings and rod might as well get replaced also. let me know very reasonable price wise and quality is always a plus. it is a 8hp kohler k181 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #2 Posted February 5, 2010 Have you Googled it? http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&sourc...ved=0CB8QrQQwAA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #3 Posted February 5, 2010 I knew they were avail. on e-bay, but the shopping tab on google, I never even saw before. (perhaps I should open my eyes a bit more) B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markslawnmowerworld 4 #4 Posted February 5, 2010 You can buy a kit through stens........and the stuff you get on e-bay is pieced together from stens anyway....some guys will tell you that no no no...buy it from kohler well to this i say thats fine...and kohler gaskets in my opionion are a better gasket...,but the pistons from stens and kohler are not made in the u.s. this you can not get away from....apparantly its just the way it is..... so with this being said any local dealer should be able to order your rebuild kit from stens for you.... B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
876wheelhorse 46 #5 Posted February 6, 2010 well a local dealer i would be donating my right arm and some of my legs. i have seen them on ebay i just didnt know if you guys knew of cheaper and better place. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #6 Posted February 6, 2010 Try www.OPEEngines.com, I've always had good luck with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FarmerJim 5 #7 Posted February 6, 2010 Have any of you guys rebuilt with the Stens/Rotary kits and would you recommend or condemn them ? B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qd-16 14 #8 Posted February 6, 2010 I had my k-181 rebuilt with an aftermarket stens kit that I bought off ebay, think the guy was out of Toledo, Ohio that sold them. Over 50 hours and no problems yet. Napa is also a source for kohler and aftermarket kohler parts. Al. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
876wheelhorse 46 #9 Posted February 6, 2010 looked on there al and i seen a kit all the gaskets piston rings rod for 85 bux is this a deal or steer away from this???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites