Kevbo 80 #1 Posted January 4, 2014 Hi everyone my K301S does not have a dipstick and I got one off of eBay and an unsure if it is right...I put the dipstick in and it does not touch oil and I know I put 2 quarts in a couple weeks ago and have been running without a problem. Is this the right dipstick? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #2 Posted January 4, 2014 Hi Kevin, I'm a little concerned that the Model, Spec numbers etc on the Engine Tins are not for the Engine you have. The Kohler Manual shows a long Dipstick and Tube that attaches to the side of the Crankcase. I have 2 Engines of that same Model and Spec and have this type of Dipstick. That does not help you, so what we need to do is I.D. that Engine to get the correct Stick part number/length. There are about 3 different lengths for the Screw in type you have. Hopefully someone familiar with your Engine spec will chime in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #3 Posted January 4, 2014 The service K-321 on my Charger has a short dipstick like that. It inserts through the flange between the sump bolts. Unfortunately, not all blocks have that hole. I have a few older engines with the long screw in stick, but it's too cold & dark to go measure one now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregg'shorses 77 #4 Posted January 6, 2014 Try this for size http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CASE-220-Tractor-Kohler-K241-10hp-Engine-Oil-Dipstick-/201012000218 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #5 Posted January 6, 2014 It would actually take this threaded dipstick: http://www.ebay.com/itm/191005418527 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #6 Posted January 6, 2014 Just wondering if that engine has Balance Gears in the way of a Long Dipstick ?. Which may be why it only has a blanking Plug there. So most likely to have the Stubby one like initially TT said . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #7 Posted January 6, 2014 Just wondering if that engine has Balance Gears in the way of a Long Dipstick ?. Which may be why it only has a blanking Plug there. So most likely to have the Stubby one like initially TT said . Now that you mention it, I think I can actually see a DCB gear in the lower right picture. If so, there has to be another spot on the block for a dipstick, or it will need the special cam cover with an integral dipstick. eBay example - but not sure about proper level indication with the big sump: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171211557029 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lars 526 #8 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) My K 241 has the oil stick on the same place as this K 301.. i can look at that and see how long it is.. Lars Edited January 7, 2014 by Knusern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #9 Posted January 11, 2014 Thanks guys! I'll let you know what we do using your suggestions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #10 Posted February 9, 2014 The service K-321 on my Charger has a short dipstick like that. It inserts through the flange between the sump bolts. Unfortunately, not all blocks have that hole. I have a few older engines with the long screw in stick, but it's too cold & dark to go measure one now. FOUND IT!! It was hidden near the muffler...I feel quite stupid lol thanks for the support everyone! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites