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Prices are subject to change without notice. FYI - All aftermarket parts that is offered in this website are of very high quality and come with an unconditional guarantee. As a matter of fact, the aftermarket parts are just as good or better quality than most OEM Kohler parts.
 High Quality
Inductive Handheld Small Engine Wireless Tachometer. A tachometer is
required in setting the correct RPM (normally 3,200 or 3,600 maximum for
small engines) of an engine to prevent from over-revving and possible damage
to the engine or dangerous flywheel explosion. Works with magneto and
battery-powered ignition systems. Very accurate. For gas/spark ignite engines
only. Works with magneto and battery-powered ignition systems. This handheld
analog tachometer works great for checking/setting the RPM on various small
engines in the shop, and/or for checking/setting the RPM [tech] on stock
governed competition pulling engines. Hold sensor (antenna) close to spark
plug wire for reading. Operates off a self-contained replaceable 9 volt battery.
Has built-in battery voltage check. Reads up to 5,000 RPM on the low scale,
and 15,000 RPM on the high scale.
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 Inductive Small
Engine Tachometer/Hour Meter with Replaceable Battery. A tachometer is
required for monitoring and/or setting the maximum speed of a small engine,
which is normally 3,200 or 3,600 RPM, to prevent over-revving and possible
damage to the engine or dangerous flywheel explosion. Very accurate. Can
be hand-held to temporarily set engine RPM or can be surface-mounted and
secured with two screws to monitor engine RPM at all times. Large 3/8 inch
LCD display. Works with all spark ignition engines by selecting engine type
by programming S1 and S2 buttons. Works with magneto and battery-powered
ignition systems. If tachometer does not turn on automatically as soon
as engine starts, press and hold the two buttons at the same time.
Instructions included. Reads up to 99,999 RPM. Hour meter reads up to 9999:59
hours/minutes. Programmable maintenance hour setting with service icon, a
service reminder when to change oil or other maintenance. Can be manually
reset to Zero hours. Easy installation: Single wire wraps around spark plug
wire and secured with two supplied nylon zip-ties. No wire terminal connections
required. Weatherproof construction. Requires CR2450 battery. Dimensions:
2" wide x 1-3/4" depth x 3/4" height. $25.00 each, plus shipping &
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 High Quality
Digital Tachometer/Proximity Sensor Kits. A tachometer is required in
setting the correct engine RPM (normally 3,200 or 3,600 maximum, depending
on type of carburetor) to prevent from over-revving and possible internal
damage or dangerous flywheel explosion. Choice of a
RED or
BLUE numeric display. Will work with
most small engines or multi-cylinder automotive engines, gas or diesel. The
great thing about this type of tachometer is that it needs no setup or
programming. It displays accurate RPM as soon as the engine cranks over to
start. Displays up to 9,999 RPM. Very accurate. Tachometer returns to zero
[0000] when engine is shut down. Can be used for lawn & garden equipment
or competition pulling engines. Designed to be permanently mounted to monitor
engine RPM at all times. Tachometer can be in-dash or panel-mounted. This
precision digital tachometer operates with external power and on the same
principle as my
flywheel- or
crank-trigger ignition systems with a proximity sensor to detect the
target, which can be a small ferrous steel screw or pin, or magnet in a rotating
disc on the crankshaft or on/in flywheel. Operates totally independent of
the ignition system, or can be used with crank trigger ignition with the
same proximity sensor. Sensor is capable of powering this digital tachometer
and crank-trigger ignition module at the same time, with the exception of
using the Dynatek Dyna S or PerTronix Ignitor modules. This tachometer must
be wired separately or wiring can be incorporated with my crank-trigger ignition
system that use a proximity sensor. A sturdy steel or aluminum bracket will
need to be fabricated by customer to mount the sensor in close proximity
of the detector/trigger target. Set air gap/clearance at .010"-.188". Tachometer
works with 8-24 volts DC, proximity sensor works with 6-36 volts DC. Dimensions
for mounting hole for tachometer: 3" wide x 1-17/32" wide. Tachometer measures
1" in depth. Dimensions of proximity sensor: 15/32" diameter x 1-3/8" thread
length. Wiring Instructions: #1 wire on tachometer connects to brown wire
on proximity sensor and ignition switch (12 volt power), #2 wire on tachometer
connects to blue wire on proximity sensor and engine/chassis ground (which
connects to the negative (–) battery post), and #5 wire on tachometer
connects to black wire on (either) proximity sensor. Wires #3 and #4 connects
to nothing. Wiring is the same for the hall effect and inductive proximity
sensors. Some proximity sensors have an LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the
rear of unit. If the proximity sensor is wired incorrectly, the LED will
illuminate within the target.
Click or tap here for YouTube videos to see how well this
tachometer works.
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12 Volt Auxiliary Engine Cooling Fan - Click here to contact A-1 Miller's Performance Enterprises to place an order, send your parts for repairing, and/or for FREE professional and honest technical customer service assistance and support and payment options. Please contact A-1 Miller's if you need a part or parts, or service(s) performed that's not listed or mentioned in this website. [Top of Page]
Superior Quality, High Velocity 12 Volt Auxiliary Engine Cooling Fan. Use an electric fan to cool a competition garden tractor pulling engine with a steel flywheel and no cooling fins. Unlike fan blades that's fastened to the flywheel, an electric fan will not produce drag and rob power from the engine. Install fan with motor forward of blades (for maximum velocity) aimed toward exhaust area of engine. Fasten fan housing on a sturdy angle steel support brace with 1/4" bolts, flat washers, lock washers and nuts, in front of engine or behind grille in a garden tractor. See photos to the right and below. No need to mount fan housing on rubber grommets; these will serve no purpose whatsoever. Fan motor is 100% secured and reinforced to plastic housing to withstand severe engine vibrations to prevent motor from loosening and become inoperable when pulling. Distinctive feature by A-1 Miller's. Draws 2.6 amps, produces 145 CFM. Measures 3" diameter and 5" length. IMPORTANT: It's recommended that the fan not be run while pulling because due to normal engine vibration, the brush holders inside motor could break. Turn fan on ONLY between pull-offs or when tuning engine. $40.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
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Killswitch, Ignition/Lights/Auxiliary, Starter Switches and Electrical Accessory Switches - Click here to contact A-1 Miller's Performance Enterprises to place an order, send your parts for repairing, and/or for FREE professional and honest technical customer service assistance and support and payment options. Please contact A-1 Miller's if you need a part or parts, or service(s) performed that's not listed or mentioned in this website. [Top of Page]
  Grounding-Type Safety Break-Away / Kill Switch with Pull-Pin.
Use for competition pulling only; mount on rear of tractor. When the pin
pulled, it grounds the ignition coil from producing spark. If using with
a self-energizing magneto or electronic/solid state ignition systems: Connect
one wire to the chassis ground, and connect the other wire to the
points/condenser wire or to the kill terminal on the solid state ignition
coil/module. If using with a battery-powered ignition system: Connect one
wire to the chassis ground, and connect the other wire to the coil negative
(–) terminal. NOTE: With battery-powered ignition, as soon as pin
is pulled (engine will die), manually shut off ignition switch right away
to prevent possible damage to the ignition coil and electronic ignition module
if equipped with crank trigger ignition. This type of switch does not
disable power to the
electric fuel pump on a pulling tractor. It must be
shut-off manually by the ignition switch or an OFF-ON toggle switch.
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   High Quality
Universal Self-Grounding OFF-ON Switches. Designed for use with
Self-Energizing Magneto Ignition, Solid State Ignition, OEM Solid State
Ignition (SSI) for Tecumseh's Cast Iron Block Engines, or with OEM Kohler
Breakerless Ignition. These can be used on virtually any small engine
installed on lawn and garden equipment, garden tillers, go-karts, chainsaws,
portable log splitters, portable air compressors, portable generators/welders,
portable water pumps, etc. with a magneto or solid state ignition, and a
recoil/rope starter or a push-button switch with an electric starter motor
to crank the engine.
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 High Quality Universal OFF-ON Switches for Battery-Powered
Ignition and Electrical Accessories. Very durable, tough switches. Either
can be used for ignition, lights,
electric fuel
pump, electric PTO clutch, etc. When used for ignition, use with
push button starter switch (listed below). Terminals or wires on switches
listed below makes contact when in the ON position. Can be used on virtually
anything that have a battery-powered ignition or electrical system, such
as: garden tractors, go-karts, pulling tractors, mini-rods, hot-rods, farm
tractors, automobiles, etc. Each can be mounted in dashboard, instrument
panel, engine control panel, etc.
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 High Quality Universal
Push Button Switches. Each can be mounted in pedestal, dashboard, instrument
panel, engine control panel, flywheel shroud, etc.
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 High Quality Universal 3-Position Off-Ignition-Start MAGNETO
Ignition Key Switch. Designed specifically for Self-Energizing Magneto
Ignition, Solid State Ignition, OEM Solid State Ignition (SSI) for Tecumseh's
Cast Iron Block Engines, or with OEM Kohler Breakerless Ignition. Can
be used for various makes and models of riding mowers, lawn & garden
tractors, garden tractors and various small engine equipment with magneto
or solid state ignition. Identification of 5 blade terminals: B =
Battery (+); G = Ground (terminal is grounded to body of switch);
L = Lights (use a separate OFF-ON switch connected to this terminal
to power an electric PTO clutch); M = Magneto (Ignition); S
= Solenoid (small terminal). Key positions: OFF position makes contact with
M+G; IGNITION position makes contact with B+L; START position makes contact
with B+S. Each terminal identified for correct wiring connections. IMPORTANT:
Use with a starter solenoid/relay to crank the engine to prevent burning
out internal contacts in switch. NOTE: If engine is equipped with an
alternator/stator charging system, the center terminal on the voltage
rectifier/regulator connects to the positive (+) battery post. If using an
ammeter/amp gauge, connect the gauge/meter to the positive (+) battery post,
then to the B terminal on the switch. Trace the wires on your tractor/equipment
to see if they match the terminals on this switch. If they don't match, the
plug-in spade connectors/wires can be rearranged in the plastic connector
housing to match the corresponding terminals on the switch. To do this, use
a small flat blade screwdriver to depress the locking tab/tang so the plug-in
connector can be pulled out from the plastic connector housing. Bend the
locking tab/tang up slightly before reinserting it in the plastic connector
so it will be secured in place. Or use #250
slip-on female spade crimp-type wire connectors on terminals
when connecting wires to switch. Requires 5/8" diameter mounting hole.
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 High Quality Universal 3-Position Off-Ignition-Start BATTERY
Ignition Key Switch. Designed specifically for Battery-Powered
Points/Condenser Ignition or Battery-Powered Flywheel/Crank-Trigger Aftermarket
Replacement Electronic Ignition. Can be used for various makes and models
of garden tractors, small engine equipment, mini rod pulling tractors and
hot rods with battery-powered ignition or flywheel/crank trigger ignition.
Identification of 5 blade terminals are: I = Ignition; A =
Auxiliary (electrical accessories, such as lights, electric PTO clutch, etc.);
R = Rectifier; B = Battery (+); S = Solenoid (small
terminal). Key positions: OFF position makes no contact with any of the other
terminals; IGNITION position makes contact with B+I+R+A; START position makes
contact with B+I+R+S. Each terminal identified for correct wiring connections.
IMPORTANT: Must be used with a starter solenoid to crank the engine to prevent
burning out internal contacts in switch. If using an ammeter/amp gauge, connect
the gauge/meter to the positive (+) battery post, then to the B terminal
on the switch. Trace the wires on your tractor/equipment to see if they match
the terminals on this switch. If they don't match, the plug-in spade
connectors/wires can be rearranged in the plastic connector housing to match
the corresponding terminals on the switch. To do this, use a small flat blade
screwdriver to depress the locking tab/tang so the plug-in connector can
be pulled out from the plastic connector housing. Bend the locking tab/tang
up slightly before reinserting it in the plastic connector so it will be
secured in place. Or use #250
slip-on female spade crimp-type wire connectors on terminals
when connecting wires to switch. Requires 9/16" diameter mounting hole.
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 3-Position
Off-Ignition-Start BATTERY Ignition Key Switch. Fits IH-built Cub Cadet
garden tractor "Original" (with electric start and solenoid), and models
70, 71, 72, 73, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 122, 123, 124,
125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 154, 184, 185 and LO BOY. Universal
applications; can also be used for various makes and models of garden tractors,
small engine equipment, mini rod pulling tractors and hot rods with
battery-powered ignition or flywheel/crank trigger ignition. For universal
applications, use with #250
slip-on female spade crimp-type wire connectors. Identification
of 3 blade terminals are: BAT = Battery positive (+) post; IGN
= Positive (+) terminal on ignition coil; ST = Small terminal on
starter solenoid. IMPORTANT: Must be used with a starter solenoid to prevent
burning out internal contacts in switch. Unlike key switches listed above,
this switch comes with a serrated key.
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 Universal Wiring
Harness with Plastic Housing Connector and Terminals. Replace damaged
entire connector, terminals and wiring, use as new wiring harness on a
custom-made project, or use this part when converting from Breakerless Ignition
to battery-powered points/condenser ignition. Fits universal OFF-ON-START
key switches listed above and other key switches with same terminal
configuration. Three terminals in this part will also fit the OEM Cub Cadet
garden tractor OFF-ON-START key switch. 18" length color-coded wires for
easy identification. $13.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
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 OFF-ON
Main/Master Disconnect/Cutoff Switch with Removable Key. Use this 100
amp capacity switch to disable all power throughout the equipment to prevent
sabotage an/or an accidental electrical short that could burn up the wiring
system or entire equipment. Useful when equipment is not used for a period
of time to prevent a slow drain on the battery, prevent short circuits when
performing electrical service on equipment, or for a pulling tractor to prevent
accidental starts or to prevent sabotage at the pull sites by disgruntled
pullers. Connect between negative (–) battery post and equipment ground.
Copper terminals with brass hex nuts for improved continuity. Comes with
protective weather cap and two removable nylon key locks. Mounting hardware
not included. $19.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
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Solenoids/Relays - Click here to contact A-1 Miller's Performance Enterprises to place an order, send your parts for repairing, and/or for FREE professional and honest technical customer service assistance and support and payment options. Please contact A-1 Miller's if you need a part or parts, or service(s) performed that's not listed or mentioned in this website. [Top of Page]
 Light Duty, 3 Terminal,
12 Volt Plastic Casing Starter Solenoid/Relay. Universal Usage. Suitable
for lawn and garden equipment, and stock competition pulling engines. Prevents
burning out a manual light-duty push button switch and eliminates need for
a heavy duty switch in a custom wiring circuit. Intermittent duty. Use to
temporarily activate any maximum 80 amp capacity electrical accessory. If
continually energized for long period of time, plastic body may melt. Internally
grounded through mounting base. Studs: 10-32 UNF, 1/4-20 UNC.. High quality
aftermarket. Grounded mounting base. Wiring connections: Small terminal connects
to key switch or momentary push button switch to energize solenoid. One large
terminal connects to positive (+) battery post, and the other large terminal
connects to starter motor, horn, kill switch motor, etc.
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  Loop-Type Cable/Wire/Hose Clamps. Use to secure throttle or
choke cables, or for safe routing of electrical wire(s), battery cable, small
remote fuel primer hose or bundle of wires along frame. Each requires 3/16"
mounting screw.
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 (Added 8/2/21) Conversion
Kit for Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321 or K341 to Convert from the
Tediousness of a Recoil/Rope Start to the Convenience of an Electric Gear
Starter. Very useful in cold weather when most Kohler engines are harder
to start. Can be used for virtually any lawn and garden equipment, including
log splitters, air compressors, generators/welders, water pumps, etc. NOTE:
The early K241 and K301 engines must have a curved indentation above the
two bolt holes on the right side of the block (when facing the flywheel)
to install the upper mount starter motor. Also needed, but not included
with kit listed below: minimum #16 gauge (AWG) stranded copper wire w/crimp
terminals (length?) to connect the small terminal on the solenoid to the
supplied push button starter switch; minimum #8 gauge (AWG) red insulated
stranded copper wire w/crimp terminals (length?) to connect the gear starter
to one of the large terminals on the solenoid; minimum #8 gauge (AWG) red
insulated stranded copper wire w/crimp terminals (length?) to connect the
positive (+) battery post directly to the other large terminal on the solenoid;
minimum #8 gauge (AWG) black insulated stranded copper wire w/crimp terminals
(length?) to connect the negative (–) battery post directly to
engine/chassis ground; and a (preferably new) fully charged
12 volt minimum 350 CCA battery, or a
12 volt portable jump start/battery booster.
Kit Includes:
Additional Required Wiring for Conversion Kit listed above... Please specify if any of the listed below are needed and the length of each wire.
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Starter Motors - Click here to contact A-1 Miller's Performance Enterprises to place an order, send your parts for repairing, and/or for FREE professional and honest technical customer service assistance and support and payment options. Please contact A-1 Miller's if you need a part or parts, or service(s) performed that's not listed or mentioned in this website. [Top of Page]
| A-1 Miller's Professional Repair Service -
Replace worn top or drive end bushing with a new bushing in
YOUR small engine gear starter. Starter motor must be in good condition with
no damage, broken magnets or burnt windings. $35.00 for
parts and labor, plus return shipping & handling.
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 High Torque
Gear Starter Motors. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K161 and K181. 12 volt
negative ground. All starter motors are high torque nowadays. They have 20%
more wire windings than the early OEM Kohler starter, giving it 20% more
cranking power. Draws less amps; a smaller size battery can be used. Cranks
engine about twice as fast and draws less amps than an ordinary starter.
But with a
broken compression release, a direct-drive high torque starter may not be
able to crank the engine. It'll be best to adjust the valve clearances, repair
the compression release mechanism or replace the cam with a working compression
release. FYI - The aftermarket starter motors I
sell are the same as OEM Kohler starters. Kohler just place a big markup
on theirs because it comes in a Kohler brand box and the starter has the
Kohler name stamped on it. Kohler part # 41 098 08-S.
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 10 and 13 Tooth
Upper Mount High Torque Gear Starter Motors. (Mounting bolts are below starter
motor.) Fits certain Kohler K-series engine models K241, K301, K321, K341
and K361. 12 volt negative ground. All new starter motors are high torque
nowadays. They have 20% more wire windings than the early OEM Kohler starter,
giving it 20% more cranking power. Cranks engine about twice as fast and
draws less amps than an ordinary starter; a smaller battery can be used.
In addition to the extra windings, the 10 tooth starter gear gives this starter
extra torque so it'll crank the engine with less effort. The 10 tooth starter
provides 13% more cranking torque than the 13 tooth starter, and the 13 tooth
starter cranks the engine over 30% faster than the 10 tooth starter. The
13 tooth starter is best to be used with working compression release.
But with a
broken compression release, a direct-drive high torque starter may not be
able to crank the engine. It'll be best to adjust the valve clearances, repair
the compression release mechanism or replace the cam with a working compression
release. FYI - The 10 tooth starter cannot be used
in place of the 13 tooth starter, but the 13 tooth starter can be used in
place of the 10 tooth starter by shimming/spacing the starter away from the
engine block with an ordinary flat washer on each mounting
bolt.
And the aftermarket starter motors I sell are the same as
OEM Kohler starters. Kohler just place a big markup on theirs because it
comes in a box with the Kohler name on it and the starter has the Kohler
name stamped on it. NOTE: The early K241 and K301 engines must have
a curved indentation above the two bolt holes on the right side of the block
when facing the flywheel to install the upper mount starter motor.
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  The Ultimate High Torque
Gear Reduction Starter Motor and Bracket Assembly! Suitable for Kohler
10hp, 12hp, 14hp, 16hp and 18hp OHV Competition Pulling Engines. 12 volt
negative ground. This is an extremely powerful starter! It will not
hesitate whatsoever to crank over most Kohler K-series single cylinder engines
with a high compression machined billet cylinder head without an automatic
compression release (ACR). Ideal for Hot-Stock, Stock-Altered, 30 c.i.,
37c.i./16hp Missouri Super-Stock, and 50.5 c.i. Modified-Class single cylinder
competition pulling engines. This starter will also crank over an ordinary
lawn and garden Kohler engine with a non-working automatic compression release.
No need to use this starter on an engine with a working automatic compression
release (ACR). The starter gear will fit inside the OEM Kohler flywheel shroud.
If the starter gear doesn't fully engage with the flywheel gear, it can be
relocated by rearranging the two Allen screws in the starter bracket. Comes
with a heavy duty CNC-machined billet aluminum adapter/mounting bracket.
Has a built-in solenoid; no need for a separate solenoid. And due to the
extreme outward pressure this high torque starter places on the side of the
block of a competition pulling engine to crank it over, it's recommended
to fabricate and install a sturdy reinforcement support brace as shown in
the photo above to prevent the possibility of block breakage. NOTES: Best
to use a
long reach hex bit (Allen) socket to fasten socket (Allen)
head bolts to engine block. And due to the design of certain starter motors,
part of the crankcase next to the lower cylinder may need to be ground away
about 1/8" for clearance of the battery cable terminal.
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 High Torque
Lower Mount Gear Starter Motors. (Mounting bolts are above starter motor.)
Fits certain Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321 and K341 engines. 12 volt
negative ground. All new starter motors are high torque nowadays. They have
20% more wire windings than the early OEM Kohler starter, giving it 20% more
cranking power. Cranks engine about twice as fast and draws less amps than
an ordinary starter; a smaller battery can be used.
But with a
broken compression release, a direct-drive high torque starter may not be
able to crank the engine. It'll be best to adjust the valve clearances, repair
the compression release mechanism or replace the cam with a working compression
release. FYI - The aftermarket starter motors I
sell are the same as OEM Kohler starters. Kohler just place a big markup
on theirs because it comes in a box with the Kohler name on it and the starter
has the Kohler name stamped on it.
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 High Torque
Gear Starter Motors for Kohler Magnum engine models M8, M10, M12, M14 and
M16 engines. 12 volt. All new starter motors are high torque nowadays. They
have 20% more wire windings than the early OEM Kohler starter, giving it
20% more cranking power. Cranks engine about twice as fast and draws less
amps than an ordinary starter; a smaller battery can be used. Length: 7-1/4";
mounting studs: two 1/4"-20; O.D. housing: 3-1/16"; center to center mount:
2-1/2"'.
But with a
broken compression release, a direct-drive high torque starter may not be
able to crank the engine. It'll be best to adjust the valve clearances, repair
the compression release mechanism or replace the cam with a working compression
release. FYI - The aftermarket starter motors I
sell are the same as OEM Kohler starters. Kohler just place a big markup
on theirs because it comes in a box with the Kohler name on it and the starter
has the Kohler name stamped on it.
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 High Torque
Gear Starter Motors. Fits Kohler opposed twin engine models MV16, KT17, KT17
Series II, KT19, KT19 Series II, KT21, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. 12 volt negative
ground. All new starter motors are high torque nowadays. They have 20% more
wire windings than the early OEM Kohler starter, giving it 20% more cranking
power. Cranks engine about twice as fast and draws less amps than an ordinary
starter; a smaller battery can be used. Due to their low compression, the
Kohler opposed twin cylinder engines do not have a compression release, nor
do they need one. FYI - The aftermarket starter motors I sell are the
same as OEM Kohler starters. Kohler just place a big markup on theirs because
it comes in a box with the Kohler name on it and the starter has the Kohler
name stamped on it.
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 High Torque
Gear Starter Motors for Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582. NOTES:
(1) Additional 6.6mm unthreaded hole in additional DE mounting position,
(1) 5.9mm unthreaded hole in CE frame, 1/4-20 threaded battery terminal,
128.2mm magnetic field case length, rubber skirt drive. 12 volt. All new
starter motors are high torque nowadays. They have 20% more wire windings
than the early OEM Kohler starter, giving it 20% more cranking power. Draws
less amps; a smaller battery can be used. Cranks engine about twice as fast
and draws less amps than an ordinary starter.
But with a
broken compression release, a direct-drive high torque starter may not be
able to crank the engine. It'll be best to adjust the valve clearances, repair
the compression release mechanism or replace the cam with a working compression
release. FYI - The aftermarket starter motors I
sell are the same as OEM Kohler starters. Kohler just place a big markup
on theirs because it comes in a box with the Kohler name on it and the starter
has the Kohler name stamped on it.
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 High Torque 12
Volt Gear Starter Motors with Solenoid Shift. Fits Kohler V-twin engine models
CH25, CH620, CH621, CH640, CH641, CH670, CH680, CH682, CH730, CH732, CH735,
CH740, CH742, CH745, CH750, CH752, CH940, CH960, CH980, CH1000, CV620, CV640,
CV670, CV680, CV682, CV730, CV730, CV732, CV740, CV742, CV745, CV750, CV752,
CV940, CV960, CV980, CV1000, ECH630, ECH650, ECH680, ECH730, ECH740, ECH749,
ECH940, ECH980, ECV630, ECV650, ECV680, ECV730, ECV740, ECV749, ECV850, ECV860,
ECV870, ECV880, ECV940, ECV980, ELH775, EZT715, EZT725, EZT740, EZT750, FCV740,
KT715, LH630, LH640, LH685, LH690, LH750, LH755, LH775, LV680, PCH680, PCH740,
PCV680, PCV740, PCV850, PCV860, ZT710, ZT720, ZT730 and ZT740. NOTES: 10-tooth
drive starter. All new starter motors are high torque nowadays. They have
20% more wire windings than the early OEM Kohler starter, giving it 20% more
cranking power. Draws less amps; a smaller battery can be used. Cranks engine
about twice as fast and draws less amps than an ordinary starter.
But with a broken
compression release, a direct-drive high torque starter may not be able to
crank the engine. It'll be best to adjust the valve clearances, repair the
compression release mechanism or replace the cam with a working compression
release. FYI - The aftermarket starter motors I
sell are the same as OEM Kohler starters. Kohler just place a big markup
on theirs because it comes in a box with the Kohler name on it and the starter
has the Kohler name stamped on it.
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 High Torque Gear
Starter Motor for Briggs & Stratton 14, 16, 18 and 20hp Opposed Twin
Cylinder Engines. 12 volt. All new starter motors are high torque nowadays.
They have 15% more wire windings than the short version starter, giving it
15% more cranking power. Draws less amps; a smaller battery can be used.
Cranks engine about twice as fast and draws less amps than an ordinary starter.
FYI - The aftermarket starter motors I sell are the same as OEM Briggs
& Stratton starters. Briggs just place a big markup on theirs because
it comes in a box with their name on it and the starter has the Briggs &
Stratton logo stamped on it.
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Amp Gauges, Diodes, Voltage Regulator and Voltage Rectifiers/Regulators - Click here to contact A-1 Miller's Performance Enterprises to place an order, send your parts for repairing, and/or for FREE professional and honest technical customer service assistance and support and payment options. Please contact A-1 Miller's if you need a part or parts, or service(s) performed that's not listed or mentioned in this website. [Top of Page]
 Universal
Analog 10 Amp and 20 Amp Ammeter / Amp Gauge Kits. Gauges registers up
to 10 or 20 amps of charge, depending on total output amperage of stator
or alternator. Install these gauges to know exactly what the charging system
on your engine is doing. Having an ammeter/amp gauge installed is very important
in monitoring the charging system to prevent premature failure of electrical
components. By the time you smell something burning or see smoke, it may
be too late. If the charging system continues to charge on the plus (+) side
with no gradual moving back of the needle to zero on the gauge (if installed)
while the engine is running at full governed speed, this will send too much
voltage to the battery, which could eventually burn up the cells in the battery,
or burn up the primary windings in the ignition coil. Overcharging of the
electrical system could also burn up the electronic ignition control module/unit
(crank-trigger and flywheel-trigger), burn
out light bulbs, electric PTO clutch or any other electrical accessories.
As battery becomes fully charged, needle slowly moves from positive side
(+) to zero (0). Needle will stay on negative side (–) if no charge
goes to the battery. Or gauge will not show any charge at all if charging
system is not working. Easy 2-wire connections. Connect the positive (+)
terminal on back of gauge to the positive (+) battery post, and connect the
negative (–) terminal on back of gauge to the wire going to the ignition
switch that provides power to everything. If the
wires/connections are reversed, and if the charging system is in good working
condition, the gauge will show discharge (–) instead of charge (+).
Use minimum 12 gauge (AWG) stranded wire. Non-lighted gauges. Each require
a 2" diameter mounting hole and comes with mounting clamp and nuts.
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   Two Wire Rectifier
Diodes. The 3- and 4-amp diodes can be used in a 12 volt non-regulated small
engine alternator/stator charging system to convert alternating current (AC)
to direct current (DC) to recharge the battery and/or power low-amperage
DC electrical accessories, such as LED lights, small electric motors, etc.
A diode is not required for
filament light bulbs, fluorescent and/or an electric PTO
clutch. The 1 amp diode can be used on an engine with a small charging coil
next to the magneto ignition coil on the stator to energize the field windings
in a direct-drive 120/240 volt AC portable generator powered by a small engine
or for a belt-driven
automotive alternator that's powered by a small engine so the
alternator/generator will produce electricity as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT - Install the diode with the silver stripe toward the generator's
field windings. And do not overload the amperage of the diode or it may burn
up.
FYI - Briggs & Stratton engines have either one or two OEM alternator stators and they are joined together in two half circles under the flywheel. Some engines only come with one half stator. Each half produce 3 amps of power & 14 volts @ 3,600 RPM. If an engine comes with two stators joined together, one half produces AC, which is used to power the lights and electric PTO clutch. And the other half also produce AC, but is connected to a minimum 3 amp/14 volt diode, which is used to only recharge the battery. Under normal yard use, 3 amps is not enough to overcharge and burn up the battery. If both stator halves are wired together from the factory (as they are on certain engines), they will produce 6 amps of AC power and a 6 amp electronic/solid state voltage rectifier/regulator is used to power the lights, electric PTO clutch and recharge the battery. |
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 Starter/Generator
V-Belt for all IH-Built Cub Cadet Garden Tractors.
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 Analog 15 Amp
Voltage Regulator for 12 Volt Starter/Generators. If the charging system
continues to charge with no gradual moving back of the needle to zero on
an analog ammeter/amp gauge (if installed) while the
engine is running, this will put too much voltage throughout the entire
electrical system, which could eventually burn up the ignition coil, battery,
burn out light bulbs, burn up the electric PTO clutch, burn up the electronic
ignition control module (crank trigger ignition)
and burn up the any other electrical components. With the terminals facing
you, they read: L = Lights | Bat = Battery | F = Field, A = Armature (on
the bottom). L connects to the Lights (if equipped); Bat connects to the
ignition switch, which connects to the battery positive (+) post; F connects
to the Field terminal on the starter/generator; and A connects to the Armature
terminal on the starter/generator. The frame of the regulator must be securely
grounded to the engine, tractor or equipment through the mounting bolts,
which connects to the battery negative (–) post. NOTE: Cannot be
substituted for use with the alternator/stator charging system.
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 1/4" Width Slide-On
Brass Spade Crimp Wire Connector with Locking Tab/Tang. Replace damaged brass
connector(s) to insure 100% electrical connections. Fits plastic housing
electrical connectors used on most Off-Ignition-Start key switches, voltage
rectifier/regulators, head lights, etc. FYI - Solder or use
terminal crimping pliers to secure new brass connector
on wire. To remove old slide-on brass connector from plastic housing, depress
locking tab/tang on connector from the wire end with a small flat blade
screwdriver, and pull connector out of housing. Before installing the new
connector, make sure locking tab/tang is slightly bent outward, and then
slide connector into plastic housing in the correct position until it locks/snaps
in place. This part was never available separately from Kohler.
$1.40 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 Plastic Housing Electrical
Connector. Fits old style 10 amp and new style 15/20 amp voltage
rectifier/regulators (listed below). Replace damaged/melted connector when
the brass slide-on spade crimp wire connectors are in good condition. Requires
1/4" width slide-on brass spade crimp wire connector with locking tab/tang.
OEM Kohler part # 25 155 41-S. $5.20 each, plus shipping & handling. |
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 Electronic/Solid
State Voltage Rectifiers/Regulators for New-Style 15/20 Amp Output 12 Volt
Alternator/Stator Charging Stators (listed below). If the charging system
continues to charge with no gradual moving back of the needle to zero on
an analog ammeter/amp gauge (if installed) while the
engine is running, this will put too much voltage throughout the entire
electrical system, which could eventually burn up the ignition coil, battery,
burn out light bulbs, burn up the electric PTO clutch, burn up the electronic
ignition control module (crank trigger ignition)
and burn up the any other electrical components. Each listed below work
the same. These voltage rectifier/regulators are small, compact and have
the same mounting hole spacing, and fit many 8 thru 24hp Kohler engine models
with a 15 or 20 amp alternator/stator charging stator under the flywheel.
For various makes and models of small engines with a 30 amp stator, instead
of using a 30 amp NOS (and high dollar) replacement voltage rectifier/regulator
(discontinued Kohler part # 277063-S), two 15/20 amp voltage
rectifiers/regulators wired in parallel can be used. Each listed below mounts
in the rectangular hole in the Kohler flywheel shroud with ribs facing the
flywheel for better cooling of the unit. If it's mounted elsewhere with no
cool air blowing over it, it could overheat and prematurely burn up. These
can be substituted for use on virtually any 15 or 20 amp garden tractor,
motorcycle, etc., alternator/stator charging system. Orientation of terminals
are "three in a row" (AC - BAT+ - AC). NOTE: These cannot be substituted
for use with the starter/generator charging system.
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   Electronic/Solid
State Voltage Rectifiers/Regulators for New-Style 15/20 Amp Output 12 Volt
Alternator Charging Stators (listed below). If the charging system continues
to charge with no gradual moving back of the needle to zero on an analog
ammeter/amp gauge (if installed) while the engine
is running, this will put too much voltage throughout the entire electrical
system, which could eventually burn up the ignition coil, battery, burn out
light bulbs, burn up the electric PTO clutch, burn up the electronic ignition
control module (crank trigger ignition) and
burn up the any other electrical components. Each listed below work
the same. Each have same mounting holes and fit many 8 thru 24hp Kohler engines
with a 15 amp alternator charging stator under the flywheel. These can be
substituted for use on virtually any 15 or 20 amp garden tractor, motorcycle,
etc., alternator/stator charging system. The "two over, one under offset"
plastic wiring connector no longer available from Kohler. NOTE: Cannot
be substituted for use with the starter/generator charging system.
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  Internal Flywheel Magnets for 5-1/2" Diameter Alternator Charging
Systems. Fits aluminum and cast iron block single and twin cylinder Kohler
engine models K141, K161, K181, K241, K301, K321, K341, K361, KT17, KT17
Series II, KT19, KT19 Series II, M8, M10, M12, M14, M16, MV16, M18, MV18,
M20, MV20, K482, K532, K582, CH1000, CH11-CH26, CH430, CH450, CH620-CH682,
CH730-CH752, CH940, CH980, CV1000, CV11-CV25, CV430-CV493, CV620-CV682, CV725,
CV730-CV940, CV960, CV980, ECV630-ECV680, ECV730-ECV749, ECV630-ECV680,
ECV730-ECV749, ECV850-ECV880, ECV940, ECV980, FCV740, KT610, KT620, KT715-KT745,
LH430, LH640-LH690, LH750, LH755, LV625-LV680, PCH680, PCH740, PCV680, PCV740,
PCV850, PCV860, SV470-SV480, SV530-SV590, SV600-SV620, SV710-SV740, SV810-SV840,
TH16, TH18, TH575, ZT710-ZT740, except various early John Deere with a single
cylinder Kohler engine with the 4-1/4"± charging stator, and larger
Tecumseh engines. Magnet(s) may come in 3/4" or 7/8" height, but will work
the same. Comes with magnetic poles identified. Not available separate from
Kohler or Tecumseh. All magnets are used and in excellent condition.
Click or tap here to
learn how to identify the magnetic pole positions and how to reinstall or
replace the charging magnets in a Kohler or Tecumseh flywheel.
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 Electronic/Solid
State Voltage Rectifier/Regulator for Old-Style 10 Amp Output 12 Volt
Alternator/Stator Charging Stators (listed below). If the charging system
continues to generate full charge with no gradual moving back of the needle
to zero on an analog ammeter/amp gauge (if installed)
while the engine is running, the excessive overcharging may eventually burn
out the primary windings in the ignition coil, burn up the electronic ignition
control module (crank trigger), burn up the
battery, burn out light bulbs, electric PTO clutch, and any other electrical
accessories. These will also work with virtually any 15 or 20 amp small engine
alternator/stator charging system. Orientation of terminals are "three in
a row" (AC | BAT+ | AC). NOTE: Cannot be substituted for use with the
starter/generator charging system. FYI: After many years of use and
for reasons unknown (even to me), the old-style 10 amp charging system is
notorious for generating very few amps, about 3 amps more or less maximum
at full governed engine speed, and I have no idea why. I believe this is
why the 10 amp stator was a short-lived item that was discontinued from Kohler
and replaced with the more reliable 15 or 20 amp stator charging system,
which works much better and is still in use on many makes and models of small
engines today. So if your engine has the 10 amp charging system and it only
generates a few amps, it may need to be upgraded with the new-style 15 or
20 charging system.
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Aluminum Locking Set Screw Collar
w/Embedded Trigger Magnet. Use with hall effect proximity sensors only.
$15.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
Electrical Plastic Housing
Connector Only. Replace damaged connector housing when the brass slide-on
spade crimp wire connectors (listed below) are in good condition. Fits universal
OFF-ON-START key switches listed above and other key switches with same terminal
configuration. Three slots in this part will also fit the OEM Cub Cadet garden
tractor OFF-ON-START key switch. Requires 1/4" width slide-on brass spade
crimp wire connectors with locking tab/tang below. $8.00 each, plus
shipping & handling.
Light Duty, 4 Terminal, 12 Volt,
Plastic Casing Starter Solenoid/Relay. Universal Usage. Suitable for lawn
and garden equipment, and stock competition pulling engines. Prevents burning
out a manual light-duty push button switch and eliminates need for a heavy
duty switch in a custom wiring circuit. Intermittent duty. Use to temporarily
activate any maximum 80 amp capacity electrical accessory. If continually
energized for long period of time, plastic body may melt. Internally grounded
through mounting base. Studs: 10-32 UNF, 1/4-20 UNC. Grounded mounting base.
Wiring connections: Small terminal connects to key switch or momentary push
button switch to energize solenoid. One large terminal connects to positive
(+) battery post, and the other large terminal connects to starter motor,
horn, kill switch motor, etc.
Heavy Duty, 4 Terminal, 12 Volt,
Plastic Casing Starter Solenoid/Relay. Universal Usage. Suitable for general
lawn and garden use, or high RPM competition pulling engines. Prevents burning
out a manual light-duty push button switch and eliminates need for a heavy
duty switch in a custom wiring circuit. Intermittent duty. Use to temporarily
activate any maximum 150 amp capacity electrical accessory. If continually
energized for long period of time, plastic body may melt. Internally grounded
through mounting base. Wiring connections: One large terminal connects to
positive (+) battery post, and other large terminal connects to starter motor.
The small [S] terminal connects to key switch or momentary push button
switch to energize solenoid, and other small [I] terminal connects
to positive (+) terminal on ignition coil to by-pass the ballast resistor
or resistor wire for points/condenser ignition, or connects to the Chrysler
or Ford electronic ignition control module/unit to give the coil a stronger
spark for faster engine start up. Studs: 10-32 UNF, 5/16-18 UNC.
Heavy Duty, 3 Terminal, 12 Volt,
Metal Casing Starter Solenoid/Relay. Universal Usage. Suitable for general
lawn and garden use, or high RPM competition pulling engines. Prevents burning
out a manual light-duty push button switch and eliminates need for a heavy
duty switch in a custom wiring circuit. Continuous duty; can be used to activate
any maximum 150 amp capacity electrical accessory for a long period of time.
Internally grounded through mounting base. Wiring connections: Small terminal
connects to key switch or momentary push button switch, which connects to
the positive (+) battery post. And one large terminal connects directly to
the positive (+) battery post, and other large terminal connects directly
to the starter motor, horn, kill switch motor, etc. Studs: 10-32 UNF, 5/16-18
UNC.
Heavy Duty, 4 Terminal, 12 Volt,
Metal Casing Starter Solenoid/Relay. Universal Usage. Suitable for general
lawn and garden use, or high RPM competition pulling engines. Prevents burning
out a manual light-duty push button switch and eliminates need for a heavy
duty switch in a custom wiring circuit. Continuous duty; can be used to activate
any maximum 150 amp capacity electrical accessory for a long period of time.
Isolated base; solenoid is not internally grounded. Wiring connections: One
small terminal must be grounded to the engine/chassis ground, which is connected
to the negative (–) battery post, and the other small terminal connects
to the key switch or momentary push button switch, which connects to the
positive (+) battery post. It doesn't matter which small terminal is connected
to the switch or ground. And one large terminal connects directly to the
positive (+) battery post, and other large terminal connects directly to
the starter motor, horn, kill switch motor, etc. Studs: 5/16-18 NC, 10-32
UNF.
Used 9-1/2" flywheel w/ring
gear. ($125.00)
Complete Alternator
Charging System Conversion Kit for Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321
or K341 with a fastened down, stationary 12 volt battery. Requires flywheel
with glued-in or riveted-in ceramic magnets for the 5-1/2" diameter 15 or
20 amp output stator. This kit can be used for the above, or can be used
to convert the old-style and dysfunctional 10 amp output charging system
with replacement of a flywheel that have the charging magnets embedded in
an aluminum ring, which is commonly found on certain early model John Deere
garden tractors.
Starter Motor Rebuild Kits.
Fits Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321, K341, K361, M8, M10, M12, M14,
M16, MV16, M18, MV18, M20, MV20, CH11, CH12.5, CH14, CH22, CV11, CV12.5,
CV14, CV15, CV18, CV20, CV22, TH16, TH18, TH575 and TH650 with the old style
and new style high torque starter motors. If the windings are not burnt in
a used starter, use this to refurbish the starter motor. No need to purchase
a new starter motor.
Replacement 10 Tooth Starter
Drive Gear Kit (Bendix). Fits Kohler K-series engine models K241, K301, K321,
K341 and K361 with the new style upper or lower mount starter motor (listed
below) with the 10 tooth gear. Will not fit the OEM old style starter motors.
Also fits Kohler Magnum engine models M10, M12, M14 and M16. If the windings
are not burnt, and the brushes and bushings are in good condition in a used
starter, use this kit to refurbish the starter motor. No need to purchase
a new starter motor.
Most quality-made starter motors are designed to last the life of the engine.
Therefore, if a good starter burns up prematurely, then this means that it
has cranked the engine for too long at one time. All starters are actually
6 volt motors operating on 12 volts. This is what gives them so much torque
to crank the engine so fast and with ease. So if a starter motor is spun
too long (longer than 2 minutes), the excess voltage will burn up the wire
windings in the starter. The longer it's spun, the hotter it will get, which
causes the windings to get very hot, which causes the insulating/separating
varnish coating on the windings to melt. When the coating melts, the windings
make contact with each other and become shorted out, and you have a burned
up starter on your hands. That's why most owner's and repair manuals say
to never crank an engine longer than 2 minutes at a time without allowing
adequate time for the starter to cool before cranking it again. (If an engine
won't start within 2 minutes of cranking, then it obviously needs a major
tune-up or repair!)
Do not touch the
two wire terminals on the 15 or 20 amp output stators with your bare hands
while the engine is running! Electrical shock or electrocution could
result!