WH nut 553 #1 Posted June 23, 2010 Have any of you folks seem a Kohler 14hp, or any Kohler at that burning a Hole in the Cylinder head. I just had one burn a hole in the head near the center bolt and plug hole. I thought it blew a head gasket till I got it a part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #2 Posted June 23, 2010 Cant say I ever seen that problem!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #3 Posted June 23, 2010 It doesnt look like anything hit it, wasnt running lean. Its a new tractor to me, I have had it about a month. It alway had a whezze but I thought it was a hole in the muffler. I now know what is was lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #4 Posted June 23, 2010 Could have been just a bad spot in the head and you were the lucky one to realize the problem. Makes you just want to yell... SWEET! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #5 Posted June 23, 2010 LOL easy fix, Ebay here I come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #6 Posted June 25, 2010 Pulled the head today and the piston doesnt look good so its time to tear it down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puddlejumper 67 #7 Posted June 25, 2010 Have not seen it in a kohler. But there was a fuel additive/cleaner (cannot recall brand) that got popular around here 7or8 years ago that worked really well in small doses.But ... it also burnt holes in several small engines and one johnson outboard motor that I know about when mixed to strong. Just a thought since tractor is new to you. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye 5 #8 Posted June 25, 2010 Could have been just a bad spot in the head and you were the lucky one to realize the problem. Makes you just want to yell... SWEET! are you talking about my wife? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #9 Posted June 26, 2010 Damn, I won the bid on a head yesterday afternoon from Joes outdoor power and it was here at 9:30 this morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #10 Posted June 28, 2010 All back together and running like new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lobo 22 #11 Posted August 9, 2010 Just got done on a rebuild on a 14hp Kohler, had the same problem, hole in head. Can't help you on how or why, first for me too. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #12 Posted August 10, 2010 Who would have thougt lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
