MIGHTYMO 50 #1 Posted March 3, 2019 Ok everyone. Ive been reading a few different posts and Ive noticed people talking about different engines. How can you tell what motor it is? Also, I have a Kohler Magnum 14, what series is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #2 Posted March 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, MIGHTYMO said: Ok everyone. Ive been reading a few different posts and Ive noticed people talking about different engines. How can you tell what motor it is? Also, I have a Kohler Magnum 14, what series is that? That would be the m or magnum series. I have that same motor and is a great motor! to please !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,836 #3 Posted March 4, 2019 The older Kohlers 1950's to roughly late 80's are referred to as K Series ie. K301 is a 12hp. K321 14hp But the K-17 is different. The K-17 is a single cylinder 17hp. The 1st one had a lubrication design issue when operating on a slope. A redesigned K-17 Series II has an improved engine lube oil system. So now the early model is refered to as a Series I and the later a series II. Then the M Magnum like you have uses the same numbering ie. M301 is a 12hp 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,129 #4 Posted March 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: The older Kohlers 1950's to roughly late 80's are referred to as K Series ie. K301 is a 12hp. K321 14hp But the K-17 is different. The K-17 is a single cylinder 17hp. The 1st one had a lubrication design issue when operating on a slope. A redesigned K-17 Series II has an improved engine lube oil system. So now the early model is refered to as a Series I and the later a series II. Then the M Magnum like you have uses the same numbering ie. M301 is a 12hp I think you meant to say KT-17 it was a twin cylinder 17 hp. KT-17 Series II resolved the lubrication issues. They became the Magnum 18 (same engine different ignition system) and somehow gained a horsepower.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,836 #5 Posted March 4, 2019 Thanks @pfrederi I appreciate the correction. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iaintavinit 7 #6 Posted March 5, 2019 The older KT engines are excellent engines if taken care of. Series II is the best (with the full pressure lubrication system like the magnum) but I've seen series I engines with thousands of hours on them. All depends how they were used. I prefer the older Kohler engines with the points and coil. They last absolutely forever! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,536 #7 Posted March 5, 2019 On 3/4/2019 at 11:18 AM, oliver2-44 said: K-17 is different. The K-17 is a single cylinder 17hp. There was an 18 HP single cylinder with overhead valves and a splash lubrication system, K-361. They were not used in . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIGHTYMO 50 #8 Posted March 7, 2019 So @oliver2-44, if I understood you correctly, my Magnum 14 would be an M321? (Tractor and motor are from 1996 btw) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,836 #9 Posted March 7, 2019 Yes, @MIGHTYMO Kohler M321 is correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIGHTYMO 50 #10 Posted March 7, 2019 Thanks, @oliver2-44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
