K181

[JAinVA 4,636]

I picked up a complete Kohler k181 8 horse that was supposed to have been removed from a Wheel Horse.This engine is governor controlled with no provision for throttle.My question for you guys who have or had an 8 horse on a WH,is is this how a K on a GT is supposed to be set up?

[ebinmaine 72,672]

15 minutes ago, JAinVA said:

I picked up a complete Kohler k181 8 horse that was supposed to have been removed from a Wheel Horse.This engine is governor controlled with no provision for throttle.My question for you guys who have or had an 8 horse on a WH,is is this how a K on a GT is supposed to be set up?

Not something I've seen Jim. 

 

Any pics of the linkage?

[kasey54 305]

I have some. Throttle cable connects to circular disc on the stem of the governor shaft. There are several holes in that disc.

[JAinVA 4,636]

Kasey54, Thanks I'll go out and look at the disc.Eric I just got it today and will get some pictures up tommorrow.

[ebinmaine 72,672]

If you want pics lemme know.

I'll take some of the 867 and B80.

 

[JAinVA 4,636]

Eric,when you get a chance it may help.This is what I have looks like.Truth be known what I plan for this engine constant speed would work.

Edited June 18, 2020 by JAinVA

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,482]

The governor arm must have been slipping on the shaft because they torqued the bolt so tight they bent the bolt. The arm is collapsed under the bolt so cut or file some clearance so it will tighten with less force.

 

Garry 

[Sam Pasch 450]

Yup. That's what its supposed to look like. The throttle goes in the lever thing on the right of the disc like on my 867.

[JAinVA 4,636]

Sam,

    Thank you very much.That picture is what I needed.I will save it for future reference.Garry,a new arm is on the way!Thanks for the response.