stevasaurus 22,233 #1 Posted April 21, 2017 This is the 2nd Kohler 8hp engine that I rebuilt. Thanks for looking. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. and finally the video "Dueling Short Frame Square Hoods" click on link under here. 51. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqB3molMjzI 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #2 Posted April 21, 2017 You do such nice work...Great job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,024 #3 Posted April 21, 2017 Nice job Steve! I didn't notice any markings on the piston. Didn't have to bore that one? That makes it a lot more fun (and not as spendy!) Is there anything that Steve can't do? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,233 #4 Posted April 21, 2017 The Kohler on this 876 had the STD piston. I had to have the cylinder bored to .010. I had to use the crankshaft from my K181 spare and have that turned to .010 under. Cost was about the same as the 857...about $200 for parts and labor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062 #5 Posted April 21, 2017 Really a nice job on the rebuilt. You did great work. I thought I was the only Ole F- - T that has a hand powered grinder . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,965 #6 Posted April 21, 2017 38 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Really a nice job on the rebuilt. You did great work. I thought I was the only Ole F- - T that has a hand powered grinder . How else does one do their nails? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,814 #7 Posted April 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Texas Todd said: a lot more fun (and not as spendy!) He's got a machine shop there that is reasonable Todd! Nice work Steve! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,514 #8 Posted April 21, 2017 Way to go Steve ... here's to two freshly built Kohlers ready for another 50yrs !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,861 #9 Posted April 21, 2017 1 hour ago, squonk said: How else does one do their nails? @squonk don't you mean that's how a Dino does there nails Great Job Steve, someday I hope to measure up to your knowledge and skills 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,233 #10 Posted April 22, 2017 You guys flatter me, but the truth is...I did not know nothing when I joined here...I was looking for manuals. The people and the friendships that I have experienced here on this site, have made me who I am. I had a ton of help from here with the 1st transmission that I tackled. I also had a ton of help with the 1st engine that I tackled, the 1st hi mount starter, the HY-2...not to mention attachments. This site has given me so much...and I give thanks that I am able to give something back....and to have fun doing that...priceless. Thank you to all of you that make this site what it is. You guys keep me young...thanks. My Dad is watching down (he had 4 Wheel Horses)...my only hope is that he would have been able to go to the Big Show. He passed in 2002, but I show all the pictures to my Mom from the years...and it is like he sees them. I can't tell you how special that is to me. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Todd 1,024 #11 Posted April 22, 2017 Well you have repaid many with what you have learned, including me! I only hope I can pay it forward sir! Work has gotten in the way of the sport, but when you are self employed, I suppose thats a good thing.... Carry on Steve-O! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,233 #12 Posted April 22, 2017 thanks Todd. Always a pleasure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #13 Posted April 22, 2017 Congratulations Steve!!! Outstanding pictorial! Bravo!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites