Which models have ACR engines?

[3spaniels 0]

Well, the curiousity of it all is killing me. I have two somewhat newer model Toro/Wheelhorses. A 267H from 1996 and a 268H from 2000. Both have the V-twin Kohler that work good for what I am doing currently. However, I am thinking an older geardriven Wheelhorse. The problem is I do not care for the automatic compression release engines! What models have them? Or perhaps it is easier, what models do not have them? :thumbs:

[Freebyrd1 0]

I can tell you that 85 314A has it. I'm interested why don't you like it? :thumbs:

[Don1977 605]

I think all the K-series has it.

[Anglo Traction 761]

All 'K' series Engines , except for the K91.

[3spaniels 0]

While I have not owned one yet, I have a number of aquintances that do and most of the complain of hard starting all the time. I guess my dislike, or perhaps preference is a better way to say it is based on their experiences and not mine. Perhaps others here can enlighten me further?

[TT-(Moderator) 1,169]

It's odd that someone would tell you that a "device" to make starting an engine easier makes them harder to start.

A good tune-up, fresh fuel, and a strong battery and the old Kohlers will be running before you can let go of the key.

If that doesn't suit, go with an Onan-powered machine like the 416-8, or the newer 312 or 315 "Classic" models with the single-cylinder Kohler Command.

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Technically not ALL of the K series engines have the ACR. There were quite a few of the early models with centrifugal spark advance.