Pullstart 67,102 #1 Posted July 3, 2014 So I'm down to final assembly of the carb and throttle linkages and realize my throttle / governor cross shaft is not inside the block. everything is sealed and painted. will I be able to take the oil pan off and sneak that through the rest of the rotating mass somehow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #2 Posted July 3, 2014 Nope...not even Houdini could do that. Gonna have to pretty much tear it all down again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 271 #3 Posted July 3, 2014 We once assembled a honda motorcycle engine and put a clip in the wrong direction, lost gears 3-5 after just a few minutes of riding. Snapped a transfer shaft, and ate up some new busings we put in. So everyone has done it. The crank, cam, and gear needs to come back out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdleach 525 #4 Posted July 3, 2014 You have my deepest condolences. Like Fordiesel said, we have all done things like that. You just have to bite the bullet and tear it down again. I remember about the fuel pump cam left off a Ford 302 once after a complete overhaul. Didn't notice till I tried to start it, and had no fuel at the carb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,102 #5 Posted July 3, 2014 thanks all, you could've lied to me and told me there's a way!!! I'd probably spend more time fartin around then it'll take to get it apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,377 #6 Posted July 3, 2014 I'm not sure, but I think you might be able to do it if you pop the Welch plug out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #7 Posted July 3, 2014 Just tear it down and do it RIGHT. Shouldn't take more than 2 hrs. or so and you'll be good to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joel_400 59 #8 Posted July 4, 2014 On a k301 I know its possible. Ive done in when the tab on the cross shaft broke once. Two magnets and a flashlight. Not sure on the smaller ones. Never tried it. Joel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,102 #9 Posted July 4, 2014 Well I just enjoyed a cold one after working with the pan off for about 20 minutes. yep with the help of a buddy, a flashlight, magnet and a couple long screwdrivers we were able to get it through the hole. yee haw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #10 Posted July 4, 2014 Golly that's good to know, we are glad for you. I can't recall the reason but a couple years ago I Had to take one down completely TWICE. Just not on top of stuff any more. A lot of us have been there done that. I think most of us !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,377 #11 Posted July 4, 2014 Bravo to you for a job well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,102 #12 Posted July 6, 2014 Bravo to you for a job well done. and thank you Bob for the great pictures of your Kohler teardown and refresh! They were great and very detailed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
