mark89 0 #1 Posted February 7, 2010 want to re build my c-120 12 Hp kohler. is there anything i need to know be for i take it out an brake it down. I have rebuild a few small block chevys but this would be my first Kohler. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #2 Posted February 7, 2010 It costs about twice as much to rebuild the Kohler than it does to rebuild a small block Chevy. Maybe you should think about putting a 350 on your Wheel Horse. Seriously though..... purchase or download the TP-2379 Kohler manual and you shouldn't have any problems. If you do, post them on this forum. One suggestion from me..... remove the balancer gears and throw them in the trash. :party: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,189 #3 Posted February 7, 2010 It costs about twice as much to rebuild the Kohler than it does to rebuild a small block Chevy. Maybe you should think about putting a 350 on your Wheel Horse. Seriously though..... purchase or download the TP-2379 Kohler manual and you shouldn't have any problems. If you do, post them on this forum. One suggestion from me..... remove the balancer gears and throw them in the trash. I'll second what Terry said, toss them balance gears or use em for a paper weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark89 0 #4 Posted February 7, 2010 Thanks whats the reason behind not useing the blancer gear. i found this kit on ebay cant oreder it untill i tare it down an c what the cylender looks like. also would like to know sould i chang the 2 big crank barings to or just if there bad. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=380202545079 thanks for the help so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 558 #5 Posted February 7, 2010 want to re build my c-120 12 Hp kohler. is there anything i need to know be for i take it out an brake it down. I have rebuild a few small block chevys but this would be my first Kohler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #6 Posted February 7, 2010 If you have rebuilt some small block chevys,the kohler should be easy,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustynut 4 #7 Posted February 7, 2010 mark if you have anyproblems puttin it back together message me and ill ssend you pics of how its spose to look ause iv got one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 86 #8 Posted February 18, 2010 I am begining a rebuild on a K341 16HP from my C-160 and also would like to know more about the balance gears. What is the reason behind getting rid of them and what replaces them? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #9 Posted February 18, 2010 I am begining a rebuild on a K341 16HP from my C-160 and also would like to know more about the balance gears. What is the reason behind getting rid of them and what replaces them? Thanks Some people call them grenade gears because they've been known to come apart and destroy an engine. They're also almost nearly impossible to time without having the special Kohler tool. Nothing replaces them, they just sit on 2 pins in the crankcase. Throw them away, you'll never miss them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mflowers 86 #10 Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks for the tips, I may be back for more once I get it torn down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #11 Posted February 18, 2010 You might also want to check out the Kohler manual TP-2150a - A Guide to Engine Rebuilding. Send me a PM with your email if you can't find it anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
