Stepney 2,354 #1 Posted June 29, 2019 Hello, all. Some time ago, I did some dealing with a fellow I know, and wound up with a nearly NOS (I say nearly, because it was on a pallet until last year, when he dismounted it then left it to rot in his yard) K-301 Kohler. It's a blue engine, with a large oval gas tank and rope start. Mag ignition. It runs like a dream. Of course, I picked it up for my WH fleet. From what I gather the crank will work fine, and when time comes I'll add a starter motor and the right oil pan. My question of concern, will the bearings be fine with a WH pto clutch? I know many other engines have issues with the thrust from a mechanical PTO. It seems to me the K's all used the same crank bearings, and should be fine .. but I don't want to hurt this thing. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,636 #2 Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) The K/M series had ball bearings supporting the crank.You are good to go! Edited June 29, 2019 by JAinVA 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #3 Posted June 29, 2019 46 minutes ago, JAinVA said: The K/M series had ball bearings supporting the crank.You are good to go! Thanks for that info, Jim! I've been meaning to ask the same question. I've read through a few posts recently where this issue has come up when repowering machines, and I was curious to know if the JD spec K321 I built for my C120 would be alright! Glad to see that it will be! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,636 #4 Posted June 29, 2019 ZXT. Thanks for reading my entire post.You are one of the few who know I go by Jim and Jay isn't my name. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,723 #5 Posted June 29, 2019 10 hours ago, Stepney said: Mag ignition. It runs like a dream. Of course, I picked it up for my WH fleet. From what I gather the crank will work fine, and when time comes I'll add a starter motor and the right oil pan. You will need a flywheel and stator transplant too. The pull start with magneto ignition have no charging system or ring gear. Probably need to convert to a battery ignition too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,307 #6 Posted June 29, 2019 Bearings are fine they are all the same for k Kohlers. the crank length and diameter you say are correct and you may also want to check the pto side of the block. There are different specs for different applications. Some will not have the same bolt pattern to mount the wheel horse pto application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,636 #7 Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) You may have an issue with the blower housing as well.Not all are set up to mount throttle cables. Edited June 29, 2019 by JAinVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,628 #8 Posted June 29, 2019 The blower housing will probably be an issue when you switch to a flywheel with ring gear The housing will not clear the ring gear. (no room for stater motor nose cone either. You could add a starter generator system. you could keep the mag ignition, flywheel, and blower housing... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,569 #9 Posted June 29, 2019 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: You will need a flywheel and stator transplant too. The pull start with magneto ignition have no charging system or ring gear. Probably need to convert to a battery ignition too. 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: The blower housing will probably be an issue when you switch to a flywheel with ring gear The housing will not clear the ring gear. (no room for stater motor nose cone either. You could add a starter generator system. you could keep the mag ignition, flywheel, and blower housing... I was going to ask if a starter generator system would work.... I guess I’m not ALL nuts! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,569 #10 Posted June 29, 2019 12 hours ago, JAinVA said: ZXT. Thanks for reading my entire post.You are one of the few who know I go by Jim and Jay isn't my name. Jim, I met you and Jay @roadapples at the same place, close time frame. I do know JA is Jim Anderson, but if I slipped up.... well we’ll blame that on Wheel Horse Frenzy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,636 #11 Posted June 29, 2019 Kevin you didn't slip up.You got it right from the get go.I was referring to a lot of folks here who call me Jay.I certainly don't get offended but I like to thank the guys who get it right.With the shirt comment I meant any shirt! LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,045 #12 Posted June 29, 2019 3 hours ago, JAinVA said: Kevin you didn't slip up.You got it right from the get go.I was referring to a lot of folks here who call me Jay Lighten up Francis (jay) Just mess'n with ya Jim. This just reminded me of clip below 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,723 #13 Posted June 29, 2019 6 hours ago, pfrederi said: You could add a starter generator system. you could keep the mag ignition, flywheel, and blower housing As long as the flywheel has the casting ti drill and tap for the pulley to bolt on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
