70sVintageTrikes 19 #1 Posted December 16, 2013 Picked a Kohler k181s today for next to nothing. Its a electric start model but missing starter. Doesn't even have a recoil starter for backup... Has external coil and no tank on motor. Numbers are~ Model # K181S Spec # 30670d Serial # 9198381 ? (Last numbers are hard to read on sticker) What can you guys tell me about it? Other than 8hp and 1'' crank..haha Sorry no pictures right now cause phone is too dead.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #2 Posted December 16, 2013 Is it yellow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70sVintageTrikes 19 #3 Posted December 16, 2013 Got some pictures taken.. Is there something special about a "yellow" one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,129 #4 Posted December 16, 2013 That spec number is listed as being built for "Bidwell" (Bid-Well) and the engine was probably used on a bridge roller paver. I thought maybe the engine was painted the same color as the machinery. (yellow) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70sVintageTrikes 19 #5 Posted December 16, 2013 Well I was bored today and went to my buddies dads house to nose around. I buy all kinds of stuff from him due to him being a "scrapper". He hoards the good stuff that people say to junk. As for the motor, he couldn't remember where he got it when I found it in the back of a old beer trailer... haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 232 #6 Posted December 16, 2013 Inspect the cylinder before running it. You may have a good one......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,957 #7 Posted December 16, 2013 Looks blue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70sVintageTrikes 19 #8 Posted December 16, 2013 Its kinda blue/green... Can someone put a date on this motor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
