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Website updated 7/24/22. 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.
Governor Components - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | [Top of Page] (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
  Kohler Governor Cross Shaft Bushings with Oil Seal to Prevent
Leaking Oil. Rubber lip seal or rubber O-ring fits snug in bushing and
on shaft, and have no effect with movement of governor leverage whatsoever.
WHY HAVING AN OIL SEAL INSTALLED IS IMPORTANT: On single cylinder Kohler
engines, vacuum within the crankcase created by the upward stroke of the
piston draws in a small amount of outside air, along with a small amount
of dust, dirt and debris, through the governor bushing and shaft, then pressure
within the crankcase created by the downward stroke of the piston blows out
a fine mist of crankcase oil through the bushing and shaft. Overtime, the
dust, dirt and debris of this repeated pulsating action will, without a doubt,
cause the bushing (and sometimes the shaft, too) to wear, which creates a
thin film oily mess on the outside of the engine block. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
UPON REMOVAL OF THE BUSHING: When removing the old bushing, use caution to
prevent the governor cross shaft from pulling outward and possibly drop down
inside the crankcase! If this happens, entire disassembly of the engine
will be required to reinstall governor cross shaft. And before installing
any new oil seal, always apply clean oil or grease inside the seal and/or
on the shaft to keep the rubber lubricated. With no prior lubrication, the
dry rubber will wear away from friction, eventually causing another oil leak.
Do the job right the first time, and it won't have to be done again for a
long time. A proven, ingenious and innovative concept by Brian Miller. Please
do not accept advertised copycat products of this kind. (But I do appreciate
them acknowledging my ingenuity and intelligence.)
Thrust Washers for Governor Gear Assemblies. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K361, KT17, KT17 Series II, KT19, KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. A thrust washer is required to prevent the governor gear from wearing against the engine block when the governor gear is under full pressure from the engine running at higher RPM. Many people are not aware of the thrust washer because it may appear to be part of the engine block, and it usually falls out and gets lost while cleaning inside the block. IMPORTANT: Apply oil or grease on stub shaft to prevent wear or damage to governor gear assembly upon engine startup until crankcase oil reach this area.
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Governor Springs, Throttle Link Bushings, Throttle/Governor Linkages, Throttle Cable Clamps, Throttle Cable Assemblies and Governor Gear Assemblies and Related Parts - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | [Top of Page] (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
   Throttle
Stabilizer/Anti-Surge Springs. Install either of these lightweight springs
connect between the governor lever and throttle lever to remove free play
(looseness) in the linkage end connections to reduce erratic engine behavior
at top governed speed due to throttle flutter for a smoother running engine
and reduce wear to throttle shaft. Can be used on virtually any Briggs &
Stratton, Kohler K-series, Magnum or Command single- or twin-cylinder cast
iron or aluminum block engine. May need to drill a small hole with
chamfered edges in either lever close to linkage connection
to install spring. A must for a generator, welder or a 4,000 RPM± governed
competition pulling engine. With a governed pulling engine, throttle flutter
causes the engine RPM to momentarily spike, which will cause the
rear tires to temporary
lose traction (jerk), resulting in a possible shorter distance pull. A
proven, ingenious and innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody
else advertise this type of product for a governed pulling engine.
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 Coiled
Governor Spring to regulate and maintain safe engine RPM. Fits later
Kohler engine model K181 with specification numbers 301000-301045, and various
Kohler Magnum engine model M8 with specification numbers 301500-301651.
Approximately 4-1/2" overall length. OEM Kohler part # 41 089 12-S.
$7.65 each, plus shipping & handling.
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 26 Coil Governor Spring
to regulate and maintain safe engine RPM. Fits most Kohler engine models
K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361. Used in Cub Cadet garden
tractor models: 70, 71, 72, 73, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109,
122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 149, 169, 1050, 1204, 1210 and 1211.
This particular spring can also be used on various Kohler engine models KT17
(first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21,
M18 and M20. Because all these engines listed use the same governor gear
assembly as the single cylinder engines, which is calibrated for this spring.
2-5/8" overall length. Go
here to learn how to set the engine governor RPM speed on a single cylinder
Kohler K-series or Magnum engine. Replaces discontinued Kohler part #'s
45 091 01-S, 52 091 04-S and 52 091 06-S (23 coil [2-7/16" length] governor
spring). OEM Kohler part # 235496-S. $13.50 each, plus shipping &
handling. |
 34 Coil Extended-Length
Governor Spring to regulate and maintain safe engine RPM. Fits Kohler AQS
"Quiet Line" engine models K241, K301, K321, K341 and K361, and certain Kohler
Magnum engine models M10, M12, M14 and M16. Used on Cub Cadet garden tractor
models: 680, 1000, 1200, 1210, 1250, 1282, 1450 and 1650; John Deere AQS
"Quiet Line" models, and other makes and models of garden tractors or small
engine equipment. Most common for general lawn and garden use or snow removal.
8" overall length.
Go
here to learn how to set the engine governor RPM speed on a single cylinder
Kohler K-series or Magnum engine. OEM Kohler part # 47 091 01-S.
$15.60 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 23 Coil Extended-Length
Governor Spring to regulate and maintain safe engine RPM. Fits various Kohler
KT-series and Magnum opposed twin cylinder engine models KT17 (first design),
KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, M18 and M20. 23/64"
O.D. x 5" overall length. Used and in excellent condition. Hard to find part.
Not distorted or stretched-out. Discontinued Kohler part # 52 091 05-S.
$20.00 each, plus shipping & handling. (When available.) |
New Style Nylon Throttle to Governor Lever
Link Retaining Bushings listed below. Each fits Kohler engine models
M8, K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K361, KT17 (first design),
KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18,
M20, MV20, CH11, CH12.5, CH13, CH14, CH15, CH16, CH18, CH20, CH22, CH25,
CH410, CH430, CH450, CH5, CH620, CH621, CH640, CH641, CH670, CH680, CH730,
CH735, CH740, CH745, CH750, CH940, CH960, CH980, CH1000, CV11, CV12.5, CV13,
CV14, CV15, CV16, CV18, CV20, CV22, CV25, CV430, CV450, CV460, CV493, CV620,
CV640, CV670, CV680, CV730, CV740, CV745, CV750, CV940, CV960, CV980, CV1000,
ECV740, ECV749, ECV850, ECV860, ECV870, ECV880, ECV940, ECV980, ELH775, KS530,
KS540, KS590, KS595, KT600, KT610, KT620, KT715, KT725, KT730, KT735, KT740,
KT745, LH630, LH640, LH685, LH690, LH750, LH755, LH775, LV680, PCV850, PCV860,
SV470, SV471, SV480, SV530, SV540, SV541, SV590, SV591, SV601, SV620, SV710,
SV715, SV720, SV725, SV730, SV735, SV740, SV810, SV820, SV830, SV840, TH16,
TH18, TH575, ZT710, ZT720, ZT730 and ZT740 with a Carter/Kohler #26, #28,
#30 carburetor or Walbro WHG #52, #60, #64 carburetor with 3/16" hole in
governor lever and throttle lever and without integrated ball on throttle
lever.
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| FYI - Piano or music wire, which is very hard solid steel wire, can be used to replace most obsolete OEM throttle/governor links for various small engines. Usually .080" (5/64" or 2mm) is the most common size. A torch will be needed to make any bends and the "Z" bend at each end. Actually, this type of wire can be used for a lot of different things. Just because it's called "piano or music wire", don't mean it's for pianos or musical instruments only. Piano or music wire is available online and at most Ace Hardware stores. |
 Throttle to Governor Lever
Link. Fits Kohler engine models K90/K91 with a 3/32" hole in governor lever
and throttle lever. Connects throttle lever to governor lever. Dimensions:
.080" diameter x 1-5/8" overall length. OEM Kohler part # 220380-S.
$15.60 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 Throttle Link. Fits Kohler
engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181, and
certain Kohler Magnum M8 with a 3/32" hole in governor lever and throttle
lever. Connects throttle lever to governor lever. Dimensions: .080" diameter
x 2-1/2" overall length. OEM Kohler part # 230078-S. $15.70 each,
plus shipping & handling. |
 New Style Throttle to Governor
Lever Link. Fits Kohler Magnum engine model M8 with a 3/16" hole in governor
lever and throttle lever. Connects throttle lever to governor lever. Requires
new style nylon throttle link retaining bushings listed above. Dimensions:
.080" diameter x 2-1/2" length. OEM Kohler part # 25 079 01-S. $18.55
each, plus shipping & handling. |
 New Style Throttle to Governor
Lever Link. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341,
M16, K361 with Carter/Kohler or Walbro carburetors with a 3/16" hole in governor
lever and without ball integrated with throttle lever. Connects throttle
lever to governor lever. Requires new style nylon throttle link retaining
bushings listed above. Dimensions: .080" diameter x 3" length. OEM Kohler
part # 47 079 11-S. $10.20 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 Choke Link. Fits Kohler
AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241, K301, K321, K341 and K361. Used on Cub
Cadet garden tractor models 800, 100, 1200, 1250, 1450 and 1650, including
certain John Deere garden tractors. Connects [the extended length] choke
lever to lever (bell crank) on flywheel shroud. OEM Kohler part # 47 079
01-S. $10.15 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 Old Style Throttle to Governor
Lever Link. Fits Kohler engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II,
KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, M18 and M20 with .080" hole in
throttle lever and governor lever. Connects throttle lever to governor lever.
Does NOT require new style nylon throttle link retaining bushings listed
above. Originally used on the KT17, KT17 Series II, KT19, KT19 Series II
and KT21 engines. 4-1/2" length on inside bends. Made of heat-treated, hardened
steel. A-1 Miller's fabricated part; Replaces discontinued Kohler part #
52 354 02-S. $15.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
 New Style Throttle Link. Fits
Kohler engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design),
KT19 Series II, KT21, M18 and M20 with 3/16" hole in governor lever and throttle
lever. Connects throttle lever to governor lever. Requires new style nylon
throttle link retaining bushings listed above. Originally installed on the
M18 and M20 engines. 4-1/2" length. OEM Kohler part # 52 079 11-S.
$17.35 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 3/16" Throttle to Governor
Lever Link Rod. Fits Kohler engine models K241, K301, K330/K331, K321, K341
and K361. Connects throttle lever to governor lever.
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 3/16" Throttle to Governor
Lever Ball Joint w/Integrated Ball/Threaded Stud. Fits Kohler engine models
K241, K301, K330/K331, K321, K341 and K361 with early style throttle link/rod.
10-32 UNF male and female threads. Fits Carter/Kohler #26, #28, #30 and Walbro
WHG #52, #60, #64 carburetors without ball integrated with throttle lever.
Connects throttle lever to governor lever. Can also be used on the carburetor
of mini rods, hot rods, race cars, etc. 10-32 UNF male and female threads.
NOTE: Apply motor oil inside ball joint to reduce wear and for smoother
throttle operation.
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 Quick Disconnect Throttle
to Governor Lever Snap-On Ball Joint Body. Fits various Kohler engine models
K241, K301, K321, K341, K361, K482, K532 and K582 after serial # 6373502
(1974 and newer). Commonly used on K-series AQS "Quiet Line" engines. Fits
Carter/Kohler #26, #28, #30 and Walbro WHG #52, #60, #64 carburetors with
ball on throttle lever. Connects throttle lever to governor lever. Can also
be used on the carburetor of mini rods, hot rods, race cars, etc. 10-32 UNF
female threads and accepts 1/4" diameter ball. NOTE: Apply motor oil inside
ball joint body to reduce wear and for smoother throttle operation. High
quality aftermarket. Replaces discontinued Kohler part # 45 208 03-S.
$8.50 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 Throttle Lever Ball w/Threaded
Stud for Quick Disconnect/Snap-On Ball Joint Body listed above used on Kohler
engine models K241, K301, K321, K341, K361, K482, K532 and K582 . Fits Carter
or Kohler #26, #28, #30 and Walbro WHG #52, #60, #64 carburetors with 3/16"
hole in throttle lever. Includes nut and lock washer. Can also be used on
the carburetor of mini rods, hot rods, race cars, etc. NOTE: Apply motor
oil inside ball joint to reduce wear and for smoother throttle operation.
High quality aftermarket. Dimensions: 1/4" diameter ball x 10-32 UNF threads.
(Same size as OEM ball/stud on Carter, Kohler and Walbro carburetors.) Replaces
discontinued Kohler part # 48 194 01-S. Replaced with Kohler part # 237130-S
(ball joint w/integrated ball/stud). $4.50 each, plus shipping &
handling. |
 Quick Disconnect/Snap-On
Throttle Ball Joint Assembly for Carter/Kohler or Walbro carburetor used
on Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321, K341 and K361 with 3/16" hole in
throttle lever. 10-32 UNF male and female threads. Fits Carter or Kohler
#26, #28, #30 and Walbro WHG #52, #60, #64 carburetors without ball integrated
with throttle lever. Connects throttle lever to governor lever. Can also
be used on the carburetor of mini rods, hot rods, race cars, etc. NOTE:
Apply motor oil inside ball joint body to reduce wear and for smoother throttle
operation. High quality aftermarket. Replaces discontinued Kohler part
# 45 208 03-S and 48 194 01-S. $13.00 per assembly, plus shipping
& handling. |
 Quick Disconnect Throttle
to Governor Lever Rod (Link) with Snap-On Ball Joint and E-Clip Assembly.
Fits Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321, K341 and K361. Commonly used
on K-series AQS "Quiet Line" engines. Connects throttle lever to governor
lever. Assembled with Kohler part #'s 235277-S (rod), X-70-3 (nut), 45 208
03-S (ball joint body) and 235278-S (e-clip). Most of these parts are
discontinued from Kohler. High quality aftermarket. $20.00 per assembly,
plus shipping & handling.
 3/16" E-Clip Retainer. Fits early
style 3/16" throttle link rod used on Kohler engine models K241, K301, K330/K331,
K321, K341 and K361.
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 Quick Disconnect/Snap-On
Ball Joint Throttle to Governor Lever Link Assembly. Fits Kohler engine models
K482, K532 and K582 after serial # 6373502 (1974 and newer). Connects throttle
lever to governor lever on carburetor. Assembled with Kohler part #'s 45
208 03-S (two ball joint bodies) and 271151-S (threaded stud). $26.25
per assembly, plus shipping & handling. |
 Snap-On Throttle/Choke Cable
Clip (Clamp). Use to secure throttle or choke cable conduit to extended OEM
Kohler angled bracket on engine block of various Kohler engine models K141,
K160/K161, K181, K241, K301, K321, K341, M10, M12, M14, M16, K482, K532 and
K582. OEM Kohler part # 235603-S. $5.65 each, plus shipping &
handling. |
   Dual Conduit
Throttle/Choke Cable Clamps. Either can be used with one or two cables. Can
be used instead of clamp listed above to secure 3/16" or 7/32" diameter cable
conduit(s) to throttle or choke bracket on engine block, or to carburetor
side of flywheel shroud with drilled hole and nut tack-welded to inside of
shroud. Each made of heavy gauge zinc-plated steel.
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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 listed below
requires 3/16" mounting screw.
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Throttle and Choke Cable Assemblies, and High Quality Universal Foot/Gas Pedal Kit - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | [Top of Page] (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
 Universal-Fit
Replacement Choke or Throttle Control T-Handle. Replace damaged or missing
OEM ball-shape knob or T-handle for more comfortable operation of in-dash
or panel-mounted choke or throttle cable control lever. Made of tough, durable
plastic. Push-on or use small hammer to install. $1.50 each, plus
shipping & handling. |
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  Lever-Action Solid Wire Remote Throttle Control Cable Assemblies.
Side mount. Fits Cub Cadet garden tractor models 70, 71, 72, 73, 100, 102,
104, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 and 147.
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 Push/Pull Solid
Wire Remote Choke Control Cable Assemblies. Fits all narrow frame Cub Cadet
garden tractors.
Choke Cable Control Assembly. Fits Cub Cadet garden tractor models 580, 582, 1604 and 1606. Discontinued Cub Cadet part # 746-3004. |
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 Throttle Wire/Cable
Swivel Kits. Use to secure stranded cable or solid wire to speed regulating
disc or speed control bracket/lever (each listed below) for go-karts, small
motorized vehicles, stock/governed Kohler competition pulling engines or
secure to throttle lever on Carter/Kohler carburetor for an open RPM Kohler
competition pulling engine. Each kit requires a 15/64" / .230" / 6mm hole,
and includes wire swivel, screw and friction washer.
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  Throttle Control Lever with or without Speed Regulating Disc.
Fits Kohler engine models K90/K91, K141, K160/K161, K181,
L160/L161, L181 and M8.
Can be used on go-karts, small motorized vehicles, stock/governed competition
pulling tractors, etc. Use with throttle cable swivel assembly (listed above),
compression spring-return and sliding cable foot pedal throttle control (listed
below). Photo or video of this part installed on engine coming soon.
FYI - I have the capability to fabricate and/or duplicate obsolete and hard to find throttle linkages, levers and controls. If interested, please email me a photo of the engine's governor and throttle levers with the exact dimensions of the part(s) that's needed. |
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 Speed Control
Bracket/Lever with 15/64" / 6mm hole for throttle swivel assembly (listed
above). Commonly used on most Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321 and K341
with the round shape air cleaner assembly. New Old Stock or used and in excellent
condition. Discontinued Kohler part # 235086-S. $4.75 each, plus shipping
& handling.
Speed Control Bracket/Lever with yoke, for use with a grooved end speed-adjustment screw (discontinued Kohler part # 237574-S). Sets engine RPM at desired/fixed position. Used on various Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321 and K341 with the round shape air cleaner assembly connected to a generator/welder, water pump, etc. OEM Kohler part # 236413-S. $10.70 each, plus shipping & handling. NOTE - We have the capability to fabricate and duplicate obsolete and hard to find throttle linkages and levers. If interested, please email me a photo of the part(s) that's needed (if possible) with the exact dimensions. |
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(Added 7/24/22)
 Heavy
Duty Carburetor Throttle Cable Bracket Kit for Open RPM Kohler K241, M10,
K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361 Hot Stock, Stock Altered and Missouri
Super Stock Competition Pulling Engines with the Carter or Kohler #26, #28
or #30 Carburetor. Bracket fastens on fuel inlet side of carburetor.
Ideal for use with a billet cylinder head or could be used with a stock head,
and with or without a carburetor extension/intake stand-off.
This design allows for less wear to the throttle shaft and/or carburetor body, which would eventually cause a vacuum leak that could cause damage to the engine, and then installation of a bronze throttle shaft bushing and/or replacement of the throttle shaft will be required. To install the bracket, the two unthreaded bosses/shallow holes on the fuel inlet side of the Chinese-made aftermarket Kohler-replicated or OEM Carter or Kohler #26, #28 or #30 carburetor body must be drilled into the float area with a 5/32" drill bit, and threaded with a 10-24 UNC hand tap for installation of the two supplied 10-24 UNC x 3/4" length Allen head mounting screws with split lock washers. No fuel should leak out of the threaded holes with the bracket installed. And the hole in the throttle lever will need to be drilled-out/enlarged to 15/64" / 6mm for the throttle cable swivel. The supplied compression spring (as shown in the photo) returns the throttle lever to idle and it lessens wear to throttle shaft, and supplied small thrust washer prevents the end of the spring from sliding onto the cable housing when it's under full pressure at wide open throttle.
Kit includes: heavy duty steel bracket, two 10-24 UNC x 3/4" length Allen
head screws w/lock washers, cable clamp w/screw and lock washer, compression
spring, small thrust washer and throttle cable swivel assembly. Complete
Kit: $75.00 each, plus shipping & handling. A proven, ingenious
and innovative concept by Brian Miller. Please do not accept advertised copycat
products of this kind. (But I do appreciate them acknowledging my ingenuity
and intelligence.)
Heavy Duty, High Quality Replacement Throttle Cable Assemblies for Universal Foot/Gas Pedal Assembly above -
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Advertisement for Tachometers and Tachometer Kits - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | [Top of Page] (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
 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. Very accurate. For gas/spark ignite engines
only. Works with magneto and battery-powered ignition systems. Very accurate.
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
in setting the maximum speed of a small engine, which is normally 3,200 or
3,600 RPM, for small engines 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 & handling. |
 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" tall. 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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Internal Engine Rebuild Parts for Kohler K-Series and Magnum Engines - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | [Top of Page] (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
Crankshaft Oil Seals. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181 and
M8. Each included with complete engine rebuild
gasket set listed below.
IMPORTANT - Before installing
any new oil seal, always apply oil or grease inside the seal and on the shaft
to keep the rubber lubricated and cool until internal oil can reach it. With
no prior lubrication, the dry rubber will wear away from friction, eventually
causing another oil leak. Do the job right the first time, and it won't have
to be done again for a long time.
Crankshaft Oil Seals. Fits Kohler engine models K241, K301, K321, K341, K361, M10, M12, M14 and M16. Each included with complete engine rebuild gasket set listed below. Shown with protective lubricating grease applied to inside seal. IMPORTANT - Before installing any new oil seal, always apply oil or grease inside the seal and on the shaft to keep the rubber lubricated and cool until internal oil can reach it. With no prior lubrication, the dry rubber will wear away from friction, eventually causing another oil leak. Do the job right the first time, and it won't have to be done again for a long time.
Crankshaft Oil Seals. Fits Kohler KT-series and Magnum Opposed Twin Cylinder Engines. Each included with complete engine rebuild gasket set listed below. Shown with protective lubricating grease applied to inside seal. IMPORTANT - Before installing any new oil seal, always apply oil or grease inside the seal and on the shaft to keep the rubber lubricated and cool until internal oil can reach it. With no prior lubrication, the dry rubber will wear away from friction, eventually causing another oil leak. Do the job right the first time, and it won't have to be done again for a long time.
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 Flywheel End Crankshaft
Oil Seal. Fits Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582.
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 PTO End Crankshaft Oil Seal.
Fits Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582.
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  Bearing Plate Shim Gaskets. Fits Kohler K-series engine models
K141, K160/K161, KV161,
L160/L161, L181 and K181,
Will also fit Kohler Magnum engine model M8 with
clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant applied to seal up
end of cam pin hole on flywheel end to prevent oil leak. Use various thicknesses
of these to set the crankshaft clearance end-play at .002" (for low RPM engines)
to .023" (for high RPM engines). Several of each included with complete
engine rebuild gasket set listed further down
in this website.
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 Oil Pan Gaskets.
Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181 and
M8. Included in complete engine rebuild gasket
set listed below.
Oil Pan Gaskets.
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 Cylinder
head gasket. Fits Kohler engine models K90/K91. Approximately .050"
compressed thickness. Doesn't need to be retorqued again once hot.
Cylinder head bolt torque
values and sequences. Included in complete
engine rebuild gasket set listed below.
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 Cylinder head gasket. Fits
Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, K181 and M8. Approximately .050" compressed
thickness. Doesn't need to be retorqued again once hot.
Cylinder head bolt torque
values and sequences. Included in complete
engine rebuild gasket set listed below.
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 Cylinder head gasket. Fits
Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321 and M14. Approximately .050"
compressed thickness. Doesn't need to be retorqued again once hot.
Cylinder head bolt torque
values and sequences. Included in complete
engine rebuild gasket set listed below
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 Cylinder head gasket. Fits
Kohler engine models K341 and M16. Approximately .050" compressed thickness.
Doesn't need to be retorqued again once hot.
Cylinder head bolt torque
values and sequences. Included in complete
engine rebuild gasket set listed below.
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 Cylinder head gasket. Fits
Kohler engine model K361. Approximately .050" compressed thickness with steel
fire ring. Doesn't need to be retorqued again once hot.
Cylinder head bolt torque
values and sequences. Included in complete
engine rebuild gasket set listed below.
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 Cylinder head gasket. Fits
Kohler engine models MV16, KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first
design), KT19 Series II, KT21, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. Approximately .050"
compressed thickness. Doesn't need to be retorqued again once hot.
Cylinder head bolt torque
values and sequences. Included in complete
engine rebuild gasket set listed below.
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 Cylinder head gasket. Fits
Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582. Approximately .050" compressed
thickness. Doesn't need to be retorqued again once hot.
Cylinder head bolt torque
values and sequences. Included in complete
engine rebuild gasket set listed below.
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 Cylinder Head Gasket. Fits
Kohler engine models K660 and K661. Torque head bolts to 15-20 ft. lb. /
180-240 in. lb. Approximately .050" compressed thickness. Doesn't need to
be retorqued again once hot.
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| Complete Engine Rebuild Gasket Sets w/Oil Seals Listed Below - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | [Return To Previous Paragraph, Section or Website] [Top of Page] (Prices are subject to change without notice.) | |
 Complete Engine Rebuild
Gasket Sets w/oil seals. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181 and K181,
NOTE: These gasket sets can also be used on the Kohler Magnum M8 engine
by applying
clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant where the flywheel
end cam pin hole is to prevent an oil leak.
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 Complete Engine Rebuild
Gasket Sets w/oil seals. Fits Kohler engine models K241, K301 and K321.
NOTE: Being the gasket set for Kohler Magnum M10, M12 and M14 engines
are no longer available, these gasket sets can also be used on the Magnum
engines by applying
clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant where the flywheel
end cam pin hole is to prevent an oil leak.
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 Complete Engine Rebuild
Gasket Sets w/oil seals. Fits Kohler engine model K341. NOTE: Being the
gasket set for Kohler Magnum M16 engine is no longer available, these gasket
sets can also be used on the Magnum engines by applying
clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant where the flywheel
end cam pin hole is to prevent an oil leak.
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 Complete
Engine Rebuild Gasket Set w/oil seals. Fits Kohler model K361 cast iron
block single cylinder OHV engine. [Return
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 Complete Engine Rebuild
Gasket Sets w/oil seals and valve stem seals.
Fits Kohler engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first
design), KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20.
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 Complete Engine Rebuild
Gasket Set w/oil seals. Fits Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582. NOTE:
The gaskets and oil seals in this set will not fit the K660/K662 engines.
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 Exhaust Port Gasket.
Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161 and K181 with 1-9/16" bolt hole
spacing. OEM Kohler part # 231090-S. $4.35 each, plus shipping &
handling.
Exhaust Port Gasket. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, K181 and M8 with 1-11/16" bolt hole spacing. OEM Kohler part # 41 041 01-S. $4.95 each, plus shipping & handling. Exhaust Port Gasket. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12 and K321, M14. OEM Kohler part # 235122-S. $7.70 each, plus shipping & handling. Exhaust Port Gasket. Fits Kohler engine model K361. OEM Kohler part # 45 041 12-S. $4.95 each, plus shipping & handling. NOTE: Exhaust port gaskets for Kohler engine models K90/K91 (part # 220122-S), K341 and M16 (part # 45 041 15-S) are discontinued. Use clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant instead. (Silicone sealant is heat-resistant, it will NOT burn out, even with extreme exhaust heat.) |
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 Exhaust Manifold-to-Cylinder
Mounting Gaskets. Fits Kohler flathead twin cylinder engine models KT17 (first
design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16,
M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. 1-3/4" offset bolt hole spacing.
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 Exhaust Manifold to Block
Mounting Gasket. Fits Kohler opposed (flathead) twin cylinder engine models
K482, K532 and K582.
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New Ring Sets, and Piston and Ring Set - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | (Prices are subject to change without notice.) NOTE: We sell individual engine parts only. Because with "complete" engine rebuild kits that others offer, they always sell you extra parts your engine don't need, and/or leave out parts your engine do need. Completely disassemble your engine to determine which parts your engine needs and if the cylinder in your block and crank journal needs machine work performed, then email me a list of parts. Include the engine's model and specification numbers, too. [Top of Page]
| NOTE: All parts listed below are NEW, unless otherwise stated. We do not sell cheap junk! As a matter of fact, most OEM Kohler parts are made in China now. Kohler owns some of the factories in China that make the parts. And most aftermarket parts are also made by Kohler in China. Kohler just place the part(s) in a generic box and sell them for less money. So when purchasing a genuine OEM Kohler part that comes in a box with the Kohler name on it, you're really just paying more money for the name. And as far as some parts being no longer available - either the parts didn't sell well or the EPA is trying to phase out parts for the old cast iron block flathead engines because they produce more air pollution than the newer OHV engines. |
 Kohler engine models
K90/K91 Ring Sets, and Piston with Rings (includes wrist pin, retaining clips).
Rings made of high grade cast iron for durability. IMPORTANT:
Check ring end gaps and piston thrust face for proper clearance
before installing to prevent rings from galling the cylinder wall when hot
and piston from seizing in the cylinder when hot.
Click or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in)
oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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Kohler engine models
K141, K160, early K161 KV161
and L160/L161 Ring Sets,
and Piston and Ring Sets (includes wrist pin and retaining clips). These
are for the smaller 2-7/8" diameter cylinder bore. Cylinder can be bored
to 2-15/16", and the bigger piston and rings listed below can be used. Rings
made of high grade cast iron for durability. IMPORTANT: Check
ring end gaps and piston thrust face for proper clearance before installing
to prevent rings from galling the cylinder wall when hot and piston from
seizing in the cylinder when hot. Click or tap
here for proper break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt
engines.
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 Kohler K-series and Magnum engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181 and
M8 Ring Sets, and Piston and Ring Sets (includes wrist pin and retaining
clips). These are for the bigger 2-15/16" diameter cylinder bore. Rings made
of high grade cast iron for durability. IMPORTANT: Check ring
end gaps and piston thrust face for proper clearance before installing to
prevent rings from galling the cylinder wall when hot and piston from seizing
in the cylinder when hot. Click or tap here for
proper break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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Kohler K-series and Magnum
engine models K241, M10 and K482 Ring Sets, and Piston and Ring Sets (includes
wrist pin and retaining clips). (The K241, M10 and K482 engines use the
same piston and rings.) Priced per cylinder. Rings made of high
grade cast iron for durability. Compression
height is 1.63". Being the wrist pin is centered, these pistons can be
installed in either direction. IMPORTANT: Check ring end gaps
and piston thrust face for proper clearance before installing to prevent
rings from galling the cylinder wall when hot and piston from seizing in
the cylinder when hot. Click or tap here for proper
break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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Kohler K-series and Magnum models K301, M12 and K532 Ring
Sets, and Piston and Ring Sets (includes wrist pin and retaining clips).
(The K301, M12 and K532 engines use the same piston and rings.) Priced
per cylinder. Rings made of high grade cast iron for durability.
Compression height is 1.7". Being
the wrist pin is centered, these pistons can be installed in either direction.
IMPORTANT: Check ring end gaps and piston thrust face for proper
clearance before installing to prevent rings from galling the cylinder wall
when hot and piston from seizing in the cylinder when hot.
Click or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in)
oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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Kohler K-series and Magnum models K321, M14 and K582 Ring
Sets, and Piston and Ring Sets (includes wrist pin and retaining clips).
(The K321, M14 and K582 engines use the same piston and rings.) Priced
per cylinder. Compression height is
1.7". Rings made of high grade cast iron for durability. And being
the wrist pin is centered, these pistons can be installed in either
direction. IMPORTANT: Check ring end gaps and piston
thrust face for proper clearance before installing to prevent rings from
galling the cylinder wall when hot and piston from seizing in the cylinder
when hot. Click or tap here for proper break-in
(wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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 Kohler K-series and Magnum engine models K341, M16 and K361
Ring Sets, and Piston and Ring Sets (includes wrist pin and retaining clips).
(The K341, M16 and K361 engines use the same piston and rings.)
Compression height is 1.7". Rings
made of high grade cast iron for durability. Wrist pin is offset to
reduce piston slap. Therefore, piston installs with notch facing flywheel.
IMPORTANT: Check ring end gaps and piston thrust face for
proper clearance before installing to prevent rings from galling the cylinder
wall when hot and piston from seizing in the cylinder when hot.
Click or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in)
oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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Ring Sets Only, and Pistons with Rings. Pistons include
wrist pin and wire cir-clip retainers. Fits Kohler opposed twin cylinder
engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, MV16, M18 and MV18.
The KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, MV16, M18 and MV18 pistons all have
the same dimensions, same wrist pin diameter (.6247"-.6249") and same compression
height (1.125"), and all use the same rings. The only difference is the OEM
KT17 and KT17 Series II pistons are cast aluminum, and the OEM MV16, M18
and MV18 pistons are forged, and made by Mahle. Priced per cylinder. To
maintain engine balance and reduce vibration, two sets of matching oversize
pistons and rings are required. IMPORTANT: Check and
set ring end gaps for proper clearance before installing to prevent rings
from expanding when hot and galling the cylinder wall.
Click or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in)
oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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 5/8" Wrist Pin Retainers.
Each fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181,
M8, KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), MV16, M18 and
MV18.
3/4" Wrist Pin Retainers. Each fits Kohler engine models KT19 Series II, M20 and MV20.
7/8" Wrist Pin Retainers. Each fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K361, K482, K532 and K582.
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| NOTE: High-quality ring sets, pistons and piston/rings assemblies are also available for other makes and models of small gas engines. And the piston assemblies that's offered here will work with a stock connecting rod and crankshaft without the need for rebalancing. And always match a billet connecting rod of a certain length to an aftermarket piston (Arias, JE, etc.) that has the correct compression height. These two parts must be matched for the piston to come flush with the top of the engine block, or have a few thousands of an inch pop-out. If using a Kohler connecting rod, the compression height may not be correct with an aftermarket piston (Arias, JE, etc.) that has the wrong wrist pin offset. The same is true with a Kohler piston and a billet connecting rod of a the wrong length. You can find piston ring compressors on eBay. |
New and Used OEM and Aftermarket Replacement Connecting Rods - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | [Top of Page] (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
Upon installation of a connecting rod in a Kohler
engine, the oil hole in the cap face toward the camshaft! There's "match
marks" on both the rod and rod cap. They MUST be aligned or "matched up"
so the big end of the rod forms a perfect circle around the crank journal
when installed. Otherwise, if the cap is installed backwards, the "perfect
circle" will be oblong or "egg-shaped," which will bind on the crank journal.
And DO NOT over-tighten the rod bolts or nuts! If the threads strip out in
a rod, then perhaps a longer grade 8 fine thread bolt can be installed in
reverse to serve as a stud (the rod will need to be machined for head bolt
clearance) and use a grade 8 nut. If this cannot be done, then the rod is
scrap metal. |
 Connecting rods. Fits
Kohler engine models K90/K91. NOTE: Crank journal must be reground
.010" undersize to match this rod. The alternative to using an undersize
rod is if a STD size or .010" undersize rod is in good condition, if the
matching-size crank journal isn't deeply scored and/or badly burnt, it can
be reground until it's perfectly round again and then if the original rod
also isn't deeply scored and/or badly burnt, it can be resized to fit to
odd-size undersize journal with the factory recommended .0025" oil clearance.
NOTE - The maximum a connecting rod can be resized to is .005" undersize.
If it's resized more than .005", being the big hole in the rod will be made
excessively oblong or egg-shaped, which will allow it to make less bearing
surface contact around the crank journal after being resized, due to the
centrifugal force at 3,600 RPM, the big end of the rod could become elongated
(metal stretch) and might eventually knock and possibly break. IMPORTANT:
To prevent scoring of the rod when the engine is started for the first time,
apply oil or grease or on crank journal before installing rod. This will
better protect the parts until crankcase oil reaches them.
IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for proper break-in
(wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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 New Connecting Rods. Fits
Kohler K-series models K141, K160/K161 cast iron block flathead engines.
These are plain aluminum bearing surface rods. Replaceable bearing inserts
are not available for these particular rods. 230519 embossed in beam section
on OEM Kohler rods. The alternative to using an undersize rod is
if a STD size or .010" undersize rod is in good condition, if the matching-size
crank journal isn't deeply scored and/or badly burnt, it can be reground
so it's perfectly round again and then if the original rod also isn't deeply
scored and/or badly burnt, it can be resized to fit to odd-size undersize
journal with the factory recommended .0025" oil clearance. NOTE - The maximum
a connecting rod can be resized to is .005" undersize. If it's resized more
than .005", being the big hole in the rod will be made excessively oblong
or egg-shaped, which will allow it to make less bearing surface contact around
the crank journal after being resized, due to the centrifugal force at 3,600
RPM, the big end of the rod could become elongated (metal stretch) and might
eventually knock and possibly break. IMPORTANT: To prevent scoring of the
rod when the engine is ran for the first time, apply oil or grease on crank
journal before installing rod. This will better protect the parts until crankcase
oil reaches them. IMPORTANT: Click
or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt
engines.
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 New Connecting Rods. Fits
Kohler K-series and Magnum models L181, K181 and M8 cast iron block flathead
engines. These are plain aluminum bearing surface rods. Replaceable bearing
inserts are not available for these particular rods. NOTE - The
alternative to using an undersize rod is if a STD size or .010" undersize
rod is in good condition, if the matching-size crank journal isn't deeply
scored and/or badly burnt, it can be reground until it's perfectly round
again and then if the original rod also isn't deeply scored and/or badly
burnt, it can be resized to fit to odd-size undersize journal with the factory
recommended .0025" oil clearance. NOTE - The maximum a connecting rod can
be resized to is .005" undersize. If it's resized more than .005", being
the big hole in the rod will be made excessively oblong or egg-shaped, which
will allow it to make less bearing surface contact around the crank journal
after being resized, due to the centrifugal force at 3,600 RPM, the big end
of the rod could become elongated (metal stretch) and might eventually knock
and possibly break. IMPORTANT: To prevent scoring of the rod when the engine
is ran for the first time, apply oil or grease on crank journal before installing
rod. This will better protect the parts until crankcase oil reaches
them. IMPORTANT: Click or tap
here for proper break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt
engines.
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  New Connecting Rods. Fits Kohler K-series and Magnum engine
models K241 and M10. Strong rods. Comes with long dipper. 5.558" length.
NOTE - These rods can be bored for installation of bearing inserts,
and crank journal must be reground to match diameter of undersize bearing
inserts. Crank journal must be reground .010" undersize to match this rod.
The alternative to using an undersize rod is if a STD size or .010" undersize
rod is in good condition, if the matching-size crank journal isn't deeply
scored and/or badly burnt, it can be reground until it's perfectly round
again and then if the original rod also isn't deeply scored and/or badly
burnt, it can be resized to fit to odd-size undersize journal with the factory
recommended .0025" oil clearance. Bearing inserts cannot be used. NOTE -
The maximum a connecting rod can be resized to is .005" undersize. If it's
resized more than .005", being the big hole in the rod will be made excessively
oblong or egg-shaped, which will allow it to make less bearing surface contact
around the crank journal after being resized, due to the centrifugal force
at 3,600 RPM, the big end of the rod could become elongated (metal stretch)
and might eventually knock and possibly break. IMPORTANT: To prevent scoring
of the rod when the engine is ran for the first time, apply oil or grease
on crank journal before installing rod. This will better protect the parts
until crankcase oil reaches them. IMPORTANT:
Click or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in)
oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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  New Connecting
Rods. Fits Kohler K-series and Magnum models K301, M12, K321 and M14 cast
iron block flathead engines. Comes with long dipper. 5.3" length.
NOTE - These rods can be bored for installation of bearing inserts,
and crank journal must be reground to match diameter of undersize bearing
inserts. Crank journal must be reground .010" undersize to match this rod.
The alternative to using an undersize rod is if a STD size or .010" undersize
rod is in good condition, if the matching-size crank journal isn't deeply
scored and/or badly burnt, it can be reground until it's perfectly round
again and then if the original rod also isn't deeply scored and/or badly
burnt, it can be resized to fit to odd-size undersize journal with the factory
recommended .0025" oil clearance. Bearing inserts cannot be used. NOTE -
The maximum a connecting rod can be resized to is .005" undersize. If it's
resized more than .005", being the big hole in the rod will be made excessively
oblong or egg-shaped, which will allow it to make less bearing surface contact
around the crank journal after being resized, due to the centrifugal force
at 3,600 RPM, the big end of the rod could become elongated (metal stretch)
and might eventually knock and possibly break. IMPORTANT: To prevent scoring
of the rod when the engine is ran for the first time, apply oil or grease
on crank journal before installing rod. This will better protect the parts
until crankcase oil reaches them. IMPORTANT:
Click or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in)
oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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 New Connecting
Rods. Fits Kohler K-series and Magnum K341 and M16 cast iron block engines.
These rods have a narrow wrist pin hole. Comes with long dipper. 5.3"
length. NOTE - All 16hp rods, K-series or Magnum, have a narrow
wrist pin hole. Also, these rods can be bored for installation of bearing
inserts, and crank journal must be reground to match diameter of undersize
bearing inserts. Crank journal must be reground .010" undersize to match
this rod. The alternative to using an undersize rod is if a STD size or .010"
undersize rod is in good condition, if the matching-size crank journal isn't
deeply scored and/or badly burnt, it can be reground until it's perfectly
round again and then if the original rod also isn't deeply scored and/or
badly burnt, it can be resized to fit to odd-size undersize journal with
the factory recommended .0025" oil clearance. Bearing inserts cannot be used.
NOTE - The maximum a connecting rod can be resized to is .005" undersize.
If it's resized more than .005", being the big hole in the rod will be made
excessively oblong or egg-shaped, which will allow it to make less bearing
surface contact around the crank journal after being resized, due to the
centrifugal force at 3,600 RPM, the big end of the rod could become elongated
(metal stretch) and might eventually knock and possibly break. IMPORTANT:
To prevent scoring of the rod when the engine is ran for the first time,
apply oil or grease on crank journal before installing rod. This will better
protect the parts until crankcase oil reaches them.
IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for proper break-in
(wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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 ALCOA Connecting Rods. Designed for Kohler engine model
K361, but will fit Kohler engine models K301, M12, K321, M14, K341 and M16
flathead engines. Extremely strong rods. These rods have a narrow wrist pin
hole for the (Magnum) Mahle, K341 and K361 pistons. Comes with long dipper.
5.3" length. NOTE: These rods can be bored for installation
of STD size, .010", .020",or .030" undersize bearing inserts, and crank journal
must be reground to match diameter of undersize bearing inserts. Crank journal
must be reground .010" undersize to match this rod. The alternative to using
an undersize rod is if a STD size or .010" undersize rod is in good condition,
if the matching-size crank journal isn't deeply scored and/or badly burnt,
it can be reground until it's perfectly round again and then if the original
rod also isn't deeply scored and/or badly burnt, it can be resized to fit
to odd-size undersize journal with the factory recommended .0025" oil clearance.
Bearing inserts cannot be used. NOTE - The maximum a connecting rod can be
resized to is .005" undersize. If it's resized more than .005", being the
big hole in the rod will be made excessively oblong or egg-shaped, which
will allow it to make less bearing surface contact around the crank journal
after being resized, due to the centrifugal force at 3,600 RPM, the big end
of the rod could become elongated (metal stretch) and might eventually knock
and possibly break. IMPORTANT: To prevent scoring of the rod when the engine
is started for the first time, apply oil or grease on crank journal before
installing rod. This will better protect the parts until crankcase oil reaches
them. IMPORTANT: Click or tap
here for proper break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt
engines.
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 New Connecting Rods.
Fits Kohler engine models MV16, KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, M18,
MV18. Wrist pin hole diameter is .625". Bearing inserts are not available
for these rods. IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for
proper break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt
engines.
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STD size, .010", .020" or .030" (hard to find now)
undersize Replaceable Tri-Metal (Lead Alloy/Copper/Steel)
Bearing Inserts in Connecting
Rods for Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16,
K361 M20 and MV20. Click here
to learn how bearing inserts protect an engine. Rods for the before
mentioned engines can be bored and notched to accept bearing
inserts. Even severely burnt, scored, or rods with a mismatched cap can
be bored for installation of bearing inserts. Only USA-made Clevite 77, Federal
Mogul or Sealed Power bearing inserts will be installed. No low quality
Chinese-made bearing inserts ever installed. All A-1 Miller's Professional
Machined connecting rods include ground-out notches to prevent bearing rotation
in rod and drilled oil hole for proper lubrication. Please indicate diameter
of crank journal for size of bearing inserts. (STD size, .010", .020", .030"
or resizable .060" undersizes.) Also, rods can be center-bored for top of
piston to come flush with deck, or bored .020" offset for a .020"± piston
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NOTE: If a crank journal is worn beyond specs or badly scored/burnt,it will need to be reground to the next undersize to match the appropriate size bearing inserts. And if you wish to have A-1 Miller's to bore a rod for you, please let me know if you want the bearing insert centered in the bore of the rod (5.300" rod length; piston flush with top of block), offset .020" (5.320" rod length; safe to use with a milled OEM Kohler stock head and stock head gasket) or offset .060" (5.360" rod length; use with a non-milled OEM Kohler head and stock head gasket) to pop the piston out of the cylinder (see below Ê) to raise the compression and help improve airflow within the combustion chamber for more power and torque. The bearing inserts we install in Kohler 10-16hp flatheads and 18hp OHV K361 connecting rods can be used for general lawn and garden use, stock or high RPM competition pulling engines. The rod will need to be bored exactly 1.625" for correct bearing to journal oil clearance. NOTE: Being virtually all Kohler K241 and M10 pistons come within .020"± from the top of the block, which lowers the compression ratio. (The factory made them this way for reasons unknown.) we prefer to bore the K241 10hp rods .020" offset so the piston will come flush with the top of the block. This will allow the engine to produce a little more power. It won't effect the longevity of the engine or cause any problems whatsoever. But sometimes with the .020" offset, the piston will pop out of the cylinder a few thousandths of an inch, which will still hurt nothing. And the bore can be offset .040" for a .020"± piston pop-out. FYI - Before we machine a rod for installation of bearing inserts, we use a metal "plug" alignment tool that we fabricated to precisely align the big hole of the connecting rod with the centerline of the spindle in my milling machine. Then while the plug is in the rod, we firmly clamp the rod to the milling machine table and after leaving the big hole centered or moving the table so many thousandths of an inch offset for piston pop-out, we lock the table so it won't move in any direction while boring the rod. But for reasons unknown, sometimes the cutting tool will bore the hole in the rod slightly off-center toward one of the bolts or studs. When this happens, we simply grind a small notch on the outside of each bearing shell so they'll clear the rod bolt. I've talked to other machinists who bore Kohler rods also about this and they tell A-1 Miller's sometimes the same thing happens to their rods. But as long as the outside of the bearing shells are notched for clearance of the bolt or stud, the off-center of the bearing inserts poses no problems whatsoever. And bearing inserts for the 10-16hp Kohler engines can be installed in Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582 STD size connecting rods, but the crank journals would need to be reground exactly to 1.500" to match the inside diameter of the bearing inserts when installed in the rods. And for your information, STD size crank journals for the K482, K532 and K582 engines measures 1.6245". |
 Crankshaft
Main Bearings (Flanged Sleeve Bushings). Fits Kohler opposed twin cylinder
engine models MV16, KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design),
KT19 Series II, KT21, M18 MV18, M20 and MV20. NOTE: With these engines,
if one main journal is worn beyond specs (mostly likely the PTO end due to
metal/dirt/debris contamination in the oil because of infrequent oil changes
and/or lack of an oil filter), it can
be reground undersize, and if the other main journal (most likely the flywheel
end) measures within specs (1.742"), it can remain STD size. Remember - metal
flake looks good in paint, not in oil. 
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 High
Quality 8 Ball Main Crankshaft Radial Bearings. Fits Kohler K-series
and Magnum cast iron block engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14,
K341, M16 and K361. Heat treated chrome steel (AISI 52100) for higher resistance
and durability. Supports up to 17,000 RPM. Works excellent for general lawn
and garden engines or for high performance competition pulling engines that
run at high RPM or at
wide
open throttle. FYI - The 8 ball roller bearings have larger diameter
balls than the aftermarket 12 ball roller bearings, that have smaller balls.
Therefore, the balls in the 8 ball bearings rotate slower, causing less friction.
They run freer and more cooler. In
theory, it seems that the 12 ball bearings would work better
in an open throttle pulling engine, but in
reality, it's a different story. Dimensions: 1.57" (40mm)
I.D. x 3.54" O.D. (90mm) x .90" (23mm) width. See note below
Ê. NOTE: If your bearing(s) have more
than .005" of play due to wear, or it feels rough or "rubbles" when rotated
by hand with motor oil applied, then it should be replaced. FYI -
All US and import manufacturers of ball bearings have always been made them
to the metric dimensions. Where applicable, the manufacturers try to make
them close as possible to the inch dimensions.
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Valve Seat Cutter Tool Kits | OEM Size and Oversize Valves | Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. (Prices are subject to change without notice.) [Top of Page]
| Basic Small Engine Valve Seat
Cutter Kit.
This Kit Includes:
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Deluxe Small Engine Valve Seat Cutter Kit.
This Kit Contains:
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 Intake Valve. Fits
Kohler engine models KT90/KT91. Head diameter: 15/16". Discontinued Kohler
part # 220008-S. NOS (New Old Stock). Price depends on source and availability.
Exhaust Valve. Fits Kohler engine models KT90/KT91. OEM Kohler part # 220009-S. $60.55 each, plus shipping & handling. NOTE: Before lapping in valves, it's best to have the valve seats recut or reground so they'll be in correct alignment with the centerline of the valve guides. Otherwise, the valves may not make a full 360º contact with the seats, resulting in leakage and the engine will lose compression, be hard to start, lose power and possibly make a popping sound through the carburetor or out the exhaust at idle speed. And be sure to set the clearances correctly, too. And if the end of the valve stem is accidentally ground too short, it can be made long again by building up welding with a MIG or TIG welder, then ground to the correct valve clearance.
Intake Valves. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, KV161, L160/L161, L181, K181 and M8. Dimensions: head diameter: 1-3/8"; overall length: 4.065"; stem diameter: .309"; 45º face angle.
NOTE: Before lapping in valves, it's best to have the valve seats recut or reground so they'll be in correct alignment with the centerline of the valve guides. Otherwise, the valves may not make a full 360º contact with the seats, resulting in leakage and the engine will lose compression, be hard to start, lose power and possibly make a popping sound through the carburetor or out the exhaust at idle speed. And be sure to set the clearances correctly, too. And if the end of the valve stem is accidentally ground too short, it can be made long again by building up welding with a MIG or TIG welder, then ground to the correct valve clearance.
1-3/8" Diameter Intake Valves. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K482, K532 and K582. Dimensions - Head diameter: 1-3/8"; Length: 4.640"; Stem diameter: .3095"; Face angle: 45º.
1-3/8" Diameter Exhaust Valves for later model K321's, M14 (suffix "D" and later), K341, M16, K532 and K582 (for K582 after serial # 9165450). Dimensions - Head diameter: 1.373; Length: 4.639; Stem diameter: .3075; Face Angle: 45º.
NOTE: Before lapping in valves, it's best to have the valve seats recut or reground so they'll be in correct alignment with the centerline of the valve guides. Otherwise, the valves may not make a full 360º contact with the seats, resulting in leakage and the engine will lose compression, be hard to start, lose power and possibly make a popping sound through the carburetor or out the exhaust at idle speed. And be sure to set the clearances correctly, too. And if the end of the valve stem is accidentally ground too short, it can be made long again by building up welding with a MIG or TIG welder, then ground to the correct valve clearance.
8mm (.315") Chucking Reamer. Use to enlarge valve guides for installation of oversize or aftermarket valves with an 8mm valve stem in Kohler engine models K361, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, M20 and MV20, or 1.720" oversize valve in 10-16hp Kohler engines. $15.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
NOTE: Before lapping in valves, it's best to have the valve seats recut or reground so they'll be in correct alignment with the centerline of the valve guides. Otherwise, the valves may not make a full 360º contact with the seats, resulting in leakage and the engine will lose compression, be hard to start, lose power and possibly make a popping sound through the carburetor or out the exhaust at idle speed. And be sure to set the clearances correctly, too. And if the end of the valve stem is accidentally ground too short, it can be made long again by building up welding with a MIG or TIG welder, then ground to the correct valve clearance.
Intake Valves. Each valve listed below fits Kohler engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, MV16, M18 and MV18. Replaces discontinued Kohler part #'s 52 016 05-S (listed for M18, MV18), 52 017 01-S (listed for KT17), 52 017 02-S (listed for KT17), 52 017 03-S (listed for KT17), 52 017 05-S (listed for KT17), 52 017 07-S (listed for MV16, M18) and 52 017-08-S (listed for MV16, M18). Overall length: 3.641".
Exhaust Valves. Each valve listed below fits Kohler engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, MV16, M18 and MV18. Dimensions: head diameter: 1.373"; overall length: 3.641"; stem diameter: .3075".
Intake Valves. Fits Kohler engine models KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, M20 and MV20. Replaces discontinued Kohler part #'s 52 016 02-S, 52 017 03 (listed for KT19), 52 017 07-S, 52 017 08-S. Overall length: 3.926".
Exhaust Valves. Fits Kohler engine models KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, M20 and MV20. Replaces discontinued Kohler part #'s 52 016 02-S, 52 017 03, 52 017 07-S, 52 017 08-S. Overall length: 3.926".
NOTE: Before lapping in valves, it's best to have the valve seats recut or reground so they'll be in correct alignment with the centerline of the valve guides. Otherwise, the valves may not make a full 360º contact with the seats, resulting in leakage and the engine will lose compression, be hard to start, lose power and possibly make a popping sound through the carburetor or out the exhaust at idle speed. And be sure to set the clearances correctly, too. And if the end of the valve stem is accidentally ground too short, it can be made long again by building up welding with a MIG or TIG welder, then ground to the correct valve clearance.
Oversize Valves for High RPM Kohler Pulling Engines. Each can be used as intake valve for Kohler 10-16hp competition pulling engines, or as exhaust valve (with a 20%± bigger intake valve). Each have a 45º face angle for a 46º seat, but can be reground to 30º to match a 31º seat. OEM Kohler valve keepers/locks/collets and retainers can be used with these valves.
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| Valve Guides - FYI
- Valve guides are made of either cast iron or bronze, and not steel. Cast
iron and bronze are very hard and porous metals. They absorb oil and lubricate
the valve stems for longer wear.
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NOTE: The alternative to installing new replacement OEM-type valve guides is to have the old [worn] guides reamed for installation of thin-wall bronze sleeves/liners (bushings), which can be installed by a reputable automotive machine shop. Bronze valve guide sleeves/liners are a low-cost alternative to replacing the entire guide in most engines. Bronze also last longer than cast iron guides because bronze is harder material and it retains more oil for better lubrication of the valve stem.
 High Quality, High Speed Steel
5/16" (.3125") Chucking Reamer. Use to clean carbon deposits from used valve
guides or enlarge new guides for a 5/16" valve stem in flathead 7hp+ B&S,
Kohler, 8hp+ Tecumseh, etc. engines. $15.00 each, plus shipping &
handling. |
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 A-1
Miller's Valve Guide Removal and Installation Tool for use with all Kohler
K-series and Magnum engines. IMPORTANT: The engine block could crack if
guides are removed or installed with a hydraulic press! Therefore, it's
best to use a big, heavy hammer (with this tool) to drive out the old guide
into the valve spring compartment and use the same hammer (with this tool)
to install the new guide externally from inside the valve pocket. When installing
the new guide, be sure to hammer straight down in alignment with the guide
bore hole and not at an angle. Hitting the guide at an angle could cause
it to break. Install new guides until flush with the valve pocket. This tool
can be used with either OEM Kohler and aftermarket offset valve guides. Machined
at a 90º angle where the pilot meets the shank. Dimensions: .300" pilot
x 1/2" diameter shank x 5" overall length. A proven, ingenious and innovative
concept by Brian Miller. Please do not accept advertised copycat products
of this kind. (But I do appreciate them acknowledging my ingenuity and
intelligence.) A-1 Miller's
part. $10.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
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High
Quality, High Speed Steel Chucking Reamers. Precision ground to provide
correct stem to guide clearance. Will not allow valve stem to be too loose
or too tight in guide. When reaming guide, use an electric hand drill with
plenty of oil in guide. Before installing valve, apply motor oil on stem
for lubrication to reduce wear to guide and prevent valve from sticking.
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 Valve
Stem Seals. Required to prevent crankcase oil from draining down into
(OHV) or being suctioned into (flatheads) the combustion chamber through
the guide. Silicone rubber w/metal clamp. NOTE: Apply oil or grease on
valve stem before inserting valve through seal to provide lubrication of
the stem, guide and seal. Dimensions: 5/16" I.D. (stem) x .500" I.D.
(guide) x .600" O.D. NOTE: Some early production KT17 models do not use valve
stem seals.
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OEM, Performance, High-Performance Camshafts, Valve Springs, Retainers, Rotators and Keepers - Please contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in purchasing any of the products or services listed in this website. If you need a part or parts that's not listed in this website, please contact A-1 Miller's and we'll see if we can get it at a reasonable price. | [Top of Page] (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
 Automatic
Compression Release (ACR) Spring. This tiny [hair-like] spring is hard
to find part nowadays. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K161, K181, M8, K241,
M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361. Fits later one-piece camshafts
with the automatic compression release (opens exhaust valve slightly upon
the compression stroke) and not the early two-piece camshafts with the automatic
spark advance. FYI - If you have a Kohler 7-16hp ACR camshaft that was
broke in two by a thrown connecting rod, save the spring off of it. It can
be used on another good cam that may not have one. Or if your ACR spring
places little or weak pressure against the flyweights/levers, it can be re-bent
or reshaped to its original condition to place sufficient tension against
the flyweights/levers. I do this all the time with my customer's engine rebuilds
and it works great. It's became regular practice with me. - Brian Miller
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| New-Style, One-Piece, OEM
Kohler Camshafts with Automatic Compression Release (ACR).
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| Professionally Reground
4,000± RPM Performance Torque Cast Camshaft for
Kohler General-Use or Competition Pulling
Engines |
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FYI - In order to gain the full benefit of a performance camshaft, just installing this type of cam will not greatly increase the power output of a Kohler engine. Along with the performance cam, the carburetor will need to be bored-out and reworked, the cylinder head will need to be milled .050" to raise the compression ratio, the valves/seats will need to be reworked, and installing an open/unrestricted exhaust header pipe will help, too. All of these things must work together so more air will enter the combustion chamber (and exit the chamber), which will build up more compression to allow the engine to produce more horsepower and torque.
FYI: When the cam lobes are reground, metal is removed from the base circle which reduce the diameter of the base circle in order retain maximum lift at the point on the lobe. The ramps on the lobes are also "rounded" to give the cam more duration. The cam grinding machine's grinding stones are about 1" wide, and after the cam grinding process, we have to manually grind metal away from the sides of the base circles so the edge of the lifters won't "ride up" on the ungrounded areas and hold the valves slightly open when they're supposed to be fully closed. We have to do this to every reground cam we have in stock. Some cam grinders apply a phosphate conversion coating (which resembles flat or matte black paint) to the entire camshaft, especially the lobes. This coating is to prevent galling (wear) during the break-in period and it also covers the secondary grinding areas on each side of the base circles of the lobes so they can't be readily easily seen or noticed. Motor oil with high zinc phosphate content will also protect the cam lobes and other internal moving engine parts from wear during break-in. Otherwise, if everything else is set up correctly with your engine, this cam should work fine. There's no need to be concerned when you receive the cam and see the metal ground away. Also, some of the cams we have, the points lobe is slightly worn. (It's hard to find a good used, 100% unworn cam nowadays.) we include a stainless steel points pushrod with a flared-end to make contact with the unworn areas of the lobe. The pushrod will need to be installed from inside the block before the cam is installed. IMPORTANT: To prevent seizing of camshaft on pin when engine is ran for the first time, apply plenty of motor oil on cam pin and inside cam before installing cam in engine. This will better protect the parts until crankcase oil reaches them.
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| High Performance Cast
Camshaft for Hot-Stock and Stock-Altered Kohler Competition Pulling
Engines |
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 OEM Kohler Stamped
Steel Valve Spring Isolator. Prevents engine operating heat from collapsing
or weakening valve springs. For general yard and garden engines. Not required
for competition pulling engines. Fits Kohler K-series and Magnum engine models
K141, K160/K161, KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181, M8,
K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K361, KT17 (first design), KT17
Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20,
MV20, K482, K532 and K582. For 5/8" O.D. valve guides. OEM Kohler part #
235011-S.
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| FYI: The
OEM valve springs in various models of Kohler cast iron block engines are
not the same. They are not like the OEM springs that's used in a stock small
block Chevy V8's, which are the same. For some reason, Kohler installed a
specific valve spring in a certain model engine to match the cam profile
(lobe lift and duration) so the engine will perform best. And used valve
springs rarely lose adequate pressure. They can be reused as long as they're
not rusted or have been overheated. The rust-pitted areas is a weak spot
and when in operation and under pressure, the spring could
break.
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 OEM Kohler Stamped
Steel Valve Retainers. Used mainly for intake valve. Not recommended for
exhaust valve in general yard and garden equipment engines due to its inability
to rotate valve, which would allow carbon deposits to become lodged between
face and seat, causing a warped or burnt valve, resulting in loss of compression.
Fits Kohler K-series and Magnum K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181, M8,
K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K361, KT17 (first design), KT17
Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20,
MV20, K482, K532 and K582. Use only with longer (1-3/4" uncompressed length)
OEM Kohler or high-performance valve springs listed above. If used with the
shorter (1-9/16" uncompressed length) OEM Kohler valve spring, may cause
lifter chatter at higher RPM, valve float and/or engine misfire, and could
possibly wear the locking tang inside the keepers. For 5/16" diameter valve
stems. Accepts 7º keepers/locks/collets (listed
below) .998" outside diameter. Made of lightweight, heat-treated, hardened
stamped steel. OEM Kohler part # 230011-S.
 OEM Kohler Valve Rotators. Used
mainly for exhaust valve in general yard and garden equipment engines. Rotates
valve slightly as it opens to scrape away any carbon deposits from the face
and seat to prevent a warped or burnt valve, which would result in loss of
compression. Not needed for intake valve. Fits Kohler K-series and Magnum
K141, K160/K161, KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181, M8,
K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K361, KT17 (first design), KT17
Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20,
MV20, K482, K532 and K582. Also fits 6hp-18hp single and opposed twin cylinder
Briggs & Stratton engines. Use only with shorter (1-9/16" uncompressed
length) valve spring listed above. If used with longer 1-3/4" OEM Kohler
or high performance valve spring, coil bind may occur, resulting in possible
cam breakage. For 5/16" diameter valve stems. Accepts 7º
keepers/locks/collets listed below. OEM Kohler part
# 52 413 01-S. Replaces Briggs & Stratton part # 691939.
 High Performance Valve Spring
Retainers. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341,
M16 and K361. To be used with our
BLUE medium performance valve springs
or our RED high performance valve springs,
or when used with OEM Kohler valve springs, the [longer] 1-11/16" or 1-3/4"
uncompressed height spring must be used. NOTE: The OEM Kohler stamped
steel retainers will work just as well with the blue or red springs.
Made of lightweight, hardened 4140 chrome-moly thick steel. Not made of stamped
steel. Accepts 7º keepers/locks/collets listed
below. Replaces OEM Kohler part # 230011-S.
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 5/16"
Valve Keepers/Locks/Collets for all Kohler K-series and Magnum K141-K361
cast iron engines, and KT series and Magnum twin cylinder flathead engines,
including K482, K532 and K582. Also fits 6hp-18hp single- and twin-cylinder
Briggs & Stratton exhaust valves. Can be used with 8mm valve stems and
high performance valve springs listed above. NOTE: Valve keepers usually
don't wear or get damaged because they don't rotate on the valve stem. To
check yours, with a valve out of the engine, install a valve retainer or
rotator on the valve, then the keepers, and then pull back hard on the retainer
or rotator. If the retainer or rotator holds or squeezes the keepers tight
in the groove, then they can be reused. Replaces Briggs & Stratton part
# 494553.
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 High
Quality, Heavy Duty Scissors-Type Small Engine Valve Spring Compressor
Tool. Designed to compress OEM Kohler stock, our medium- and high-performance
valve springs, but not the double or extremely heavy single springs. Can
be used on flathead engines (valves in block) or Kohler K361 OHV cylinder
head. Replaces Briggs & Stratton part # 19063.
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 High Quality,
Heavy Duty C-Shaped Small Engine Valve Spring Compressor Tool. Designed to
compress OEM Kohler stock, our medium- and high-performance valve springs,
but not the double or extremely heavy single springs. Can be used on flathead
engines (valves in block) or Kohler K361 OHV cylinder head. Replaces Lisle
part # 23300.
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 High Quality,
Extreme Duty Clamp-Type Valve Spring Compressor Tool. Designed to compress
OEM Kohler stock, our medium- and high-performance valve springs, and the
extremely heavy single or double springs. Can be used on flathead engines
(valves in block) or Kohler K361 OHV cylinder head.
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 Valve
Lifters/Tappets. Replace worn lifter(s) to prevent erratic valve action and/or
premature cam lobe wear. Non-adjustable; grind end of valve stems with piston
positioned at TDC on compression stroke to set valve clearances.
Wide Base Adjustable Valve Lifters/Tappets. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341 and M16. Dimensions: 1.280" base diameter x .6225" stem diameter x 2.750"-3.000" overall (adjustable) length. For competition pulling engines with a high-performance cam with .400"-.575" lift. Set valve clearances with piston positioned at TDC on compression stroke. May need to reuse 7/16" adjusters from OEM Kohler lifters with these wide base lifters. (These are NOT Jeep lifters! Jeep lifters are too long and will not fit Kohler engines.)
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 Camshaft
Pin. Fits Kohler K-series and Magnum engine models K241, M10, K301, M12,
K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361. 1144 Stress Proof Steel Pin. 1/2" diameter
x 7" length. Replaces discontinued Kohler part # 235053-S (K-series; 7" length)
and 47 380 09-S (Magnum; 6-3/4" length). $12.00 each, plus shipping
& handling.
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  Camshaft
Shims/Spacers/Thrust Washers. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181, M8,
and Engine Control on Kohler Command Single Cylinder CV11-16, CV460-465,
CV490-495. NOTE: Being the OEM camshaft shims/thrust washers for these
model engines are discontinued from Kohler, the aftermarket shims listed
below are the only ones we can find that closely match the dimensions of
the OEM shims. And being the .010" thickness shim (part # 230294-S) is also
discontinued from Kohler, if desired, order two each of the OEM .005" shims
listed below to make one .010" shim.
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 Gaskets for
Crankcase Breather Assembly/Cover. Fits Kohler engine models K90/K91.
 FYI - Crankcase breather
cover gasket(s) for Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582 (part # 270034-S)
have been discontinued from Kohler. Use clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant
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 Crankcase Breather and Air
Cleaner Neoprene Rubber Seal. Fits Kohler engine models K90/K91, K241, K301,
K321, K341, K361, K582, M10, M12, M14, M16, MV16, M18, MV18, M20, MV20, CH640,
CH730, CH740, CV670, CV680, CV730 and CV740. Dimensions: 1/4" I.D. x 1/2"
O.D. x 9/16" length. FYI - A reinforced rubber fuel hose of the same size
can be substituted for this part. OEM Kohler part #'s 220369-S and 231032-S.
$5.65 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 Crankcase Breather and Air
Cleaner Neoprene Rubber Seal. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181, M8,
MV18 MV20, CH18, CH20, CH22, CH25, CH730 and CV15. Dimensions: 1/4" I.D.
x 1/2" O.D. x 7/8" length. FYI - A reinforced rubber fuel hose of the
same size can be substituted for this part. OEM Kohler part #'s 230046-S.
$4.90 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 Small
Size Crankcase Breather Fibrous Filter (Oil Trap). Fits Kohler engine
models K91, K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181, M8,
and opposed (flathead) twin cylinder engine models KT17 (first design), KT17
Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, M18 and M20. (Kohler
engine models MV16, MV18 and MV20 requires no part of this kind.) Replace
deteriorated and crumbly filter to prevent loss of oil. NOTE: This "filter"
is actually an oil trap. It traps and suspends oil droplets and prevents
oil vapors from exiting the crankcase at higher RPM, then allows the oil
to drain back down into the crankcase when the engine is at idle or turned
off. (It's too coarse to be a filter of any kind, but Kohler calls it a
filter.) Dimensions: Approximately (±) 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" square. OEM
Kohler part only; not included in aftermarket
engine gasket set.
  Medium Size Crankcase Breather Fibrous Filter (Oil Trap). Fits
Kohler engine models K241, K301, K330/K331, K321, K341 with the
round shape metal air cleaner/filter
assembly, and various Kohler Magnum models M12, M14 and M16. Replace
deteriorated and crumbly filter to prevent loss of oil. NOTE: This "filter"
is actually an oil trap. It traps and suspends oil droplets and prevents
oil vapors from exiting the crankcase at higher RPM, then allows the oil
to drain back down into the crankcase when the engine is at idle or turned
off. (It's too coarse to be a filter of any kind, but Kohler calls it a
filter.) Fills about 1/3 center area of breather plate. To be used with
crankcase breather cover with open atmospheric vent and external oil control
baffle shield part # 235117-S (listed below). Dimensions: Approximately (±)
1-1/2" wide x 2" tall. OEM Kohler part only; not included in
aftermarket engine gasket set.
  Large Size Crankcase Breather Fibrous Filter (Oil Trap). Fits
Kohler AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241, K301, K321, K341, K361 with the
oblong shape metal air cleaner/filter
assembly, and various Kohler Magnum engine models M10, M12, M14 and M16.
Replace deteriorated and crumbly filter to prevent loss of oil. NOTE:
This "filter" is actually an oil trap. It traps and suspends oil droplets
and prevents oil vapors from exiting the crankcase at higher RPM, then allows
the oil to drain back down into the crankcase when the engine is at idle
or turned off. (It's too coarse to be a filter of any kind, but Kohler calls
it a filter.) Fills entire area of breather plate. To be used with crankcase
breather cover with PCV breather vent hose/tube and external oil control
baffle shield and reed stop part # 270146-S (listed below). Dimensions:
Approximately (±) 3" wide x 2" tall. OEM Kohler part only; not included
in aftermarket engine gasket set.
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 Crankcase Breather
Reed Valve. Fits Kohler engine model K91. Replace damaged or rusted reed
valve to prevent loss of oil through breather vent hole, prevent outside
dust and dirt from being drawn into crankcase and maintain crankcase vacuum
and proper ventilation so engine will produce more power and last longer.
Crankcase Breather Plate and Reed Valve Assembly. Fits Kohler engine models
K141, K160/K161, KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181 and
M8. Replace damaged or rusted breather plate/reed valve assembly to prevent
loss of oil through breather vent hole, prevent outside dust and dirt from
being drawn into crankcase and maintain crankcase vacuum and proper ventilation
so engine will produce more power and last longer.
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Inner
  Crankcase Breather Plate. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10,
K301, M12, K330/K331, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361. Along with the reed
valve installed, this part prevents outside dust and dirt from entering
crankcase, and maintains crankcase vacuum and ventilation so engine will
produce more power. Has internal oil control baffle splash shield spot-welded
on backside of plate. IMPORTANT: Install with oil drain hole facing down.
OEM Kohler part # 235631-S.
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 External Crankcase Breather Oil Control Baffle Shield. Fits
Kohler engine models K241, K301, K330/K331, K321, K341 with the
round shape metal air cleaner/filter
assembly, and various Kohler Magnum models M12, M14 and M16 with an
open atmospheric vent in crankcase breather cover. Prevents loss of oil
through crankcase breather cover vent hole. Positions against reed valve
inside of breather plate (listed below
Ê). To be used with crankcase breather
cover with open atmospheric vent and small crankcase breather fibrous filter
(oil trap) part # 235118-S (above È).
OEM Kohler part # 235117-S.
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 Crankcase Breather Cover.
Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K330/K331, K321, M14, K341
and M16 with the round shape
metal air cleaner/filter assembly. Replace bent, damaged or rusted cover
to prevent leaking oil. Vent open to atmosphere.
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 Crankcase Breather Cover.
Fits Kohler AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14,
K341, M16 and K361 with the oblong
shape metal air cleaner/filter assembly. Replace bent, damaged or rusted
cover to prevent leaking oil. Vent hole accepts PCV neoprene rubber breather
hose/tube(s) listed below. OEM Kohler part # 47 096 01-S.
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 Neoprene
Rubber Crankcase Breather Vent Hose/Tube. Approximately 4" unextended length.
Fits Kohler AQS "Quiet Line" engine model K181 with specification numbers
301000-301058, and Magnum M8 with specification numbers 301500-301656. Replace
cracked, dry-rotted or missing breather hose/tube to prevent dirty/dusty
outside air from entering combustion chamber, which will cause excessive
engine wear. Fastens between base of metal air cleaner/filter assembly and
crankcase breather cover. Part of positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system;
vents back-pressure from inside crankcase into air intake to help oil stay
clean longer.
 Neoprene
Rubber Crankcase Breather Vent Hose/Tube. 3-29/32" overall length. Fits various
Kohler Magnum engine models M10, M12, M14 and M16. Replace cracked, dry-rotted
or missing breather hose/tube to prevent dirty/dusty outside air from entering
combustion chamber, which will cause excessive engine wear. Fastens between
base of air cleaner/filter assembly and crankcase breather cover. Part of
positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; vents back-pressure from inside
crankcase into air intake to help oil stay clean longer.
  Neoprene
Rubber Crankcase Breather Vent Hoses/Tubes. Fits various opposed twin cylinder
Kohler engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design),
KT19 Series II, KT21, M18, M20, CV18, CV20, CV22, CV23, CV25, CV620, CV624,
CV640, CV670, CV675, CV680, CV724, CV730, CV740, CV745 and CV750, according
to specification number. Replace cracked, dry-rotted or missing breather
hose/tube to prevent dirty/dusty outside air from entering combustion chamber,
which will cause excessive engine wear. Fastens between base of air
cleaner/filter assembly and crankcase breather cover. Part of positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) system; vents back-pressure from inside crankcase into
air intake to help oil stay clean longer.
    The items listed
below can be used to convert Kohler AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241,
K301, K321, K341, K361, or Magnum engine models M10, M12, M14, M16 with the
positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) crankcase breather cover to open atmospheric
vent. Makes for a nice, distinctive appearance. Use with 1/2" metal hole
plug (listed below) in air cleaner base.
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 FYI:
The governor assembly to crankcase vent breather hoses/tubes (Kohler part
#'s 277392-S and X-484-1-S) for Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582
are no longer available from Kohler. Use a neoprene rubber or vinyl hose
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Cylinder Head Welding Repairs, New and Reconditioned OEM Kohler Cylinder Heads - Click here to contact A-1 Miller's for FREE honest and accurate technical support and/or for ordering information 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 - Resurface air-cooled small engine flathead or OHV cylinder
head on wide, flat
belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and
restore flatness for better sealing of head gasket and prevent possibility
of burning-out of [high dollar] head due to severe warpage. (Sanders are
not just for woodworking.) Includes deburring of sharp edge around combustion
chamber to prevent detonation or pre-ignition.
Click or tap here for cylinder
head bolt torque specs. $10.00 labor, plus return shipping &
handling.
NOTE - If it's repairable and reusable, do not discard your cylinder head or other Kohler parts. Most discontinued OEM Kohler parts in good, reusable condition are hard to find nowadays, and nothing works better than the original part(s) the engine is designed for. |
 A-1 Miller's Professional
Repair Service - Mill approximately .050" from Kohler K241, M10, K301,
M12, K321, M14, K341 or M16 cylinder head to raise compression ratio
approximately .75:1 to increase horsepower and torque. Includes remove
prominent/raised gasket mating surface from head and deburr sharp edge around
combustion chamber to prevent detonation or pre-ignition.
Click or tap here for cylinder
head bolt torque specs. $25.00 labor each, plus return shipping
& handling.
NOTE: To lessen the chance of a blown or leaking head gasket, clean out the head bolt hole threads with a tap, and seal the head gasket with Copper RTV Silicone Sealant (VersaChem - Mega Copper Silicone, Permatex® Ultra Copper® Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker or Copper SPRAY-A-GASKET Hi Temp Adhesive Sealant) on each side of the head gasket or cylinder head and engine block to prevent a blown or leaking head gasket. Because engine heat has very little effect on silicone rubber. It's made of fine-ground up heat-transferring compressible copper mixed with silicone. Walmart and most auto parts stores sell copper RTV silicone sealant. It doesn't matter which brand to use, they work the same. |
A-1 Miller's Professional Repair Service - Professionally weld up burned-out gasket surface in small engine cylinder head, resurface on a wide, flat belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and restore flatness, and redrill bolt hole, if needed. The welding process involves grinding away the impurities in the aluminum, and the aluminum welding becomes integrated with or part of the aluminum in the head, resulting in superior bonding with no separation whatsoever. NOTE - As long as there's no cracks in the head, it can be successfully welded up, resurfaced, and the bolt hole redrilled. IMPORTANT - The two causes of a burn-out are: 1) Throttle shaft in the carburetor is severely worn, allowing extra air in the combustion chamber, which will lean out the air/fuel mixture at high RPM; 2) The adjustable high speed main air/fuel mixture screw is set too lean; 3) The engine is ran above 3,200 RPM with a [Walbro] carburetor having a fixed/non-adjustable high speed main jet. To prevent the burn-out from happening again, either of these things should be fixed correctly before the cylinder head (engine) is put back into service. $75.00 for welding and machining, plus return shipping & handling. If it's repairable and reusable, do not discard your cylinder head or other Kohler parts. Most discontinued OEM Kohler parts in good, reusable/rebuildable condition are hard to find nowadays, and nothing works better than the original part(s) the engine is designed for.
A-1 Miller's Professional Repair Service - Drill out rusted-in/broken off [1/4"] bolt in cylinder head and retap threads for fastening of baffle shields (sheet metal) and/or brackets. No need to purchase another hard-to-find cylinder head that's in good condition. Includes resurfacing of head on a wide, flat belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and restore flatness. NOTE: Always apply anti-seize compound on threads of bolt before installing. $10.00 each labor, plus return shipping & handling. IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for cylinder head bolt and spark plug torque specs. NOTE: If it's repairable and reusable, do not discard your cylinder head or other Kohler parts. Most discontinued OEM Kohler parts in good, reusable/rebuildable condition are hard to find nowadays, and nothing works better than the original part(s) the engine is designed for.
Mill out exhaust valve cavity in LP and 2nd generation cylinder head to clear the larger 1-3/8" exhaust valve. $25.00 labor, plus return shipping & handling. |
| A-1 Miller's Professional Repair Service - Repair
stripped spark plug threads with a Heli-Coil insert in YOUR cylinder head
and/or drill out broken bolt and retap threads for fastening of baffle shields
(sheet metal). Includes resurfacing of head to remove any warpage and restore
flatness. $25.00 - $45.00 parts and labor, depending on extent of
repair.
A-1 Miller's Professional Repair Service - Weld up excessively enlarged spark plug threads, machine (mill) welding flat, and drill and tap new 14mm spark plug threads. No need to purchase another hard-to-find cylinder head that's in good condition. Labor includes resurfacing of air-cooled small engine cylinder head on a wide, flat belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and restore flatness. $120.00 each for welding and machining, plus return shipping & handling. |
 Cylinder Head. Fits Kohler
engine models K141, K160/K161, K181 and M8. Cleaned and resurfaced on a wide,
flat
belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and
restore flatness. No cracks. Cooling fins, spark plug threads and bolt holes
for fastening of baffle shields (sheet metal) all in good condition.
IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for cylinder
head bolt and spark plug torque specs. NOTE: If it's repairable and reusable,
do not discard your cylinder head or other Kohler parts. Most discontinued
OEM Kohler parts in good, reusable/rebuildable condition are hard to find
nowadays, and nothing works better than the original part(s) the engine is
designed for.
 1st Generation High Compression
"LP" Cylinder Head. Fits Kohler K-series engine models K241, K301 and K321
with the small (1-1/8") exhaust valve. Also fits certain Kohler Magnum engine
models M10 and M12. Spark plug located in middle of combustion chamber. Due
to the location of the spark plug, this head is not designed for use on a
K-series AQS "Quiet Line" engine. Rare, hard to find part nowadays. The number
embossed on this head is 235461. Requires 2" length head bolts. It has a
heart-shape combustion chamber with no depression over the piston. Spark
plug located in middle of combustion chamber. Cleaned and resurfaced on a
wide, flat
belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and
restore flatness. No cracks. Cooling fins, spark plug threads and bolt holes
for fastening of baffle shields (sheet metal) all in good condition.
IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for cylinder head
bolt and spark plug torque specs. NOTE: If it's repairable and reusable,
do not discard your cylinder head or other Kohler parts. Most discontinued
OEM Kohler parts in good, reusable/rebuildable condition are hard to find
nowadays, and nothing works better than the original part(s) the engine is
designed for.
 2nd Generation Cylinder Head.
Fits Kohler K-series engine models K241, K301 and K321 with the small (1-1/8")
exhaust valve. Also fits certain Kohler Magnum engine models M10 and M12.
Spark plug located in middle of combustion chamber. Due to the location of
the spark plug, this head is not designed for use on a K-series AQS "Quiet
Line" engine. It has a heart-shape combustion chamber with a depression over
the piston. Cleaned and resurfaced on a
wide, flat
belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage
and restore flatness. No cracks. Cooling fins, spark plug threads and bolt
holes for fastening of baffle shields (sheet metal) all in good condition.
IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for cylinder
head bolt and spark plug torque specs. NOTE: If it's repairable and reusable,
do not discard your cylinder head or other Kohler parts. Most discontinued
OEM Kohler parts in good, reusable/rebuildable condition are hard to find
nowadays, and nothing works better than the original part(s) the engine is
designed for.
 3rd Generation Cylinder Head.
Fits Kohler K-series engine models K241, K301 and K321. Also fits certain
Kohler Magnum engine models M10, M12 and M14. Spark plug located in middle
of combustion chamber. Due to the location of the spark plug, this head is
not designed for use on a K-series AQS "Quiet Line" engine. It has a D-shape
combustion chamber with a depression over the piston. Cleaned and resurfaced
on a wide, flat
belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and
restore flatness. No cracks. Cooling fins, spark plug threads and bolt holes
for fastening of baffle shields (sheet metal) all in good condition.
Requires 1-1/2" length head bolts. IMPORTANT: Click
or tap here for cylinder head bolt and spark plug torque specs. NOTE:
If it's repairable and reusable, do not discard your cylinder head or other
Kohler parts. Most discontinued OEM Kohler parts in good, reusable/rebuildable
condition are hard to find nowadays, and nothing works better than the original
part(s) the engine is designed for.
 4th Generation Cylinder Head.
Fits Kohler K-series AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241, K301 and K321.
Also fits certain Kohler Magnum engine models M10, M12 and M14. Spark plug
located over exhaust valve. Has a D-shape combustion chamber with a depression
over the piston. Cleaned and resurfaced on a wide, flat
belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and
restore flatness. No cracks. Cooling fins, spark plug threads and bolt holes
for fastening of baffle shields (sheet metal) all in good condition.
Each listed below requires 1-1/2" length head bolts. IMPORTANT:
Click or tap here for cylinder head bolt and spark
plug torque specs. NOTE: If it's repairable and reusable, do not discard
your cylinder head or other Kohler parts. Most discontinued OEM Kohler parts
in good, reusable/rebuildable condition are hard to find nowadays, and nothing
works better than the original part(s) the engine is designed for.
Kohler engine model K341  16hp
Cylinder Head. Cleaned and resurfaced on a wide, flat
belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and
restore flatness. No cracks. Cooling fins, spark plug threads and bolt holes
for fastening of baffle shields (sheet metal) all in good condition.
Requires 1-1/2" length head bolts. NOTE: If it's repairable and reusable,
do not discard your cylinder head or other Kohler parts. Most discontinued
OEM Kohler parts in good, reusable/rebuildable condition are hard to find
nowadays, and nothing works better than the original part(s) the engine is
designed for.
A-1 Miller's Professional Valve Repair Service for Kohler Engine Model K361 Cylinder Head. [Top of Page] This service is for an engine that does not blow blue smoke out the exhaust and burn oil. Performing a professional valve job restores full compression, which allows the engine to start quicker, idle smoothly without stalling, and (if the ignition timing and carburetor adjustments are set correctly, too), it will produce full power at top governed speed. Click or tap here for cylinder head bolt torque specs. And if you've ever wondered how the K361 rocker arms receive plenty of oil to keep them lubricated, when the engine is running at full governed speed, internal air pressure from the downward stroke of the piston forces crankcase oil through the pushrod tubes onto the rocker arms.
FYI - I have found that the Kohler K361 18hp OHV cylinder head use the longer 1-3/4" valve spring (uncompressed length; discontinued Kohler part # 235010-S) with rotators for both valves, the same spring that certain early K241, K301 and K321 engines use with the stamped retainer. And of course, certain later K241, K301, K321, and all K341 engines have the shorter 1-9/16" spring (uncompressed length; discontinued Kohler part # 235168-S) with the rotator. Anyway, the official Kohler parts manual says that the K361 use the shorter 1-9/16" springs (with rotators) for both valves, but apparently, it's wrong! It obviously requires the longer 1-3/4" springs (with rotators). And of all the K361 engines that I've rebuilt through the years, with the 1-3/4" springs and rotators installed, there is no coil bind. Coil bind is when the coils of the spring make contact with each other at maximum valve lift. I've had a customer send his K361 head to me for repairs, and when I spoke to him on the phone about his engine, he mentioned that the engine had always made a chattering/rattling sound at full governed speed and lacked sufficient power. So I checked the valve springs, and sure enough, it had the shorter 1-9/16" springs (with rotators). My customer was lucky it didn't drop a valve. That would've been a nightmare! So I installed a set of the longer 1-3/4" springs (with rotators). The valves felt stiffer when I pushed down on them with my hand, too. - Brian Miller
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  "L-Shape" Baffle Shield (Sheet Metal) and Ignition Coil Mounting
Bracket. Fits cylinder head on Kohler AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241,
K301 and K321. Due to the larger cylinder head, the K341 do not require this
part. This is NOT a lifting strap. Used on Cub Cadet garden tractor models
680, 1000, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, and various other makes and models of
garden tractors. Replace a broken bracket (due to a loose mounting bolt without
a lock washer). This part mounts on the farthest cylinder head bolt located
on the starter side of the engine for fastening top and side baffle shields
(sheet metal) and ignition coil. FYI: If your part is broken, it can be
welded back together to give many more years of quality service.
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 Baffle Shield (Sheet Metal).
Fits beside cylinder on Kohler AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241, K301
and K321, including various Magnum engine models M10, M12, M14 and M16. Used
on Cub Cadet garden tractor models 680, 1000, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1650,
and various other makes and models of garden tractors. Replace a cracked
or broken baffle shield (due to loose mounting bolts without lock washers).
This part mounts on the right side/starter side of engine (when facing the
flywheel) to deflect cooling air around cylinder and for fasten of ignition
coil bracket.
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 High Quality Cylinder Head
Bolts and Flat Washers. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, K181 and
M8. Reusable - these will not stretch overtime and are not
"torque to yield" bolts. OEM Kohler head bolts can be reused
multiple times. But replace bolts with eroded, rusted heads to prevent socket
from slipping so bolt can be torqued correctly to prevent a blown head gasket
and/or warped head. 5/16" diameter x 1-1/2" thread length grade 8 bolts and
hardened washers. NOTES: Clean the bolt holes with a 5/16-18 UNC plug
hand tap, then apply motor oil on the threads so the bolts will torque correctly.
Torque each bolt to 240 in. lbs. or 20 ft. lbs.
Liquid threadlocker is not necessary.
Click or tap here for cylinder head
bolt torque specs.
High Quality Aftermarket Single Cylinder Head Stud Kits. These studs can
be reused multiple times. These will not stretch overtime and are not
"torque to yield" studs. Fits Kohler engine models K241,
M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361 with an OEM or Billet Head.
Each kit includes 3/8" diameter x 2" or 2-3/4" length high quality heat-treated
studs, grade 8 nuts and hardened flat washers. I can also make the head studs
any length you want. The ones that's listed here are the most common lengths.
When installed correctly and torqued
to specs, head studs provide even torque pressure for better head gasket
sealing. Plus, with a thinner cylinder wall with a huge, oversized piston,
they help maintain cylinder wall stability and straightness for better ring
seal to lessen the loss of compression. Thoroughly tested for several years
of continuous use under pulling conditions, for Kohler engine models, hardened
and heat-treated coarse thread studs, along with grade 8 nuts and washers,
works just fine, with no problems. The nuts maintain their torque as long
as they're tightened to the correct torque specs. And make sure at least
3/4" of threads are in the block so the cylinder wall will not distort and
threads in block will not strip out when the nuts are torqued to specs.
Click or tap here for cylinder head
bolt torque specs. Also, stud length is determined by type of cylinder
head. The OEM head with short bolt holes require 2" length studs, the head
with tall bolt holes require 2-3/4" length studs. Please indicate length
of studs when placing order. IMPORTANT: As with any threaded stud, apply
medium strength liquid threadlocker (Blue Loctite, Permatex
or equivalent) on threads that goes in the block and tighten with pliers
to prevent stud from loosening. Use a hardened steel flat washer under nut
to distribute load evenly on head and apply motor oil on exposed threads
so nut will torque correctly. Torque each nut to 360 in. lbs. or 30 ft. lbs.
in correct sequence. FYI - When storing an opened container of liquid
threadlocker or Super Glue, store it upright and not laying flat. The [capped]
tip will not dry out and clog when stored upright. An ingenious and innovative
concept by Brian Miller. Please do not accept advertised copycat parts of
this kind. (But I do appreciate them acknowledging my ingenuity and
intelligence.)
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Engine Cooling Fan, Reconditioned OEM Kohler Flywheels, Crankshafts and Main Bearings - | Click here to contact A-1 Miller's for FREE honest and accurate technical support and/or for ordering information 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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 Kohler K181 Flywheel
for the 5-1/2" 15/20 Amp Charging Stator. Replace damaged flywheel, or use
this type of flywheel with the 5-1/2" stator to convert a K181 engine with
a stator containing a failed magneto ignition coil integrated with a weak
output 10 amp charging coils under the flywheel to the battery-powered ignition
system. OEM Kohler part # 41 025 17-S.
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Precision Dynamic Spin-Balance
Service - If your engine vibrates a lot or more than normal, and
if the parasitic accessories or attachments are not out-of-balance, then
chances are, the rotating assembly (crankshaft, connecting rod and piston
assembly, and/or flywheel) needs to be precision balanced.
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 Balance Gear Needle
Bearings. For believers in using balance gears. Fits Kohler engine models
K241, K301, K321, K341, K361, M10, M12, M14 and M16.
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A-1 Miller's Crankshaft Machine Repair
Service - (Added 2/3/21)
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 Flywheel Retaining
Nuts for 5/8" or 3/4" threaded stud on end of Kohler K-series and billet
steel crankshafts. IMPORTANT: Apply thin coat of motor oil on threads
of crankshaft before installing nut, then torque each nut to 65 ft. lbs.
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 Flywheel Retaining Bolt and
Washer Kit. Fits Kohler and various other makes and models of small engines
with a 3/8" threaded hole in flywheel end of crankshaft. Includes: 3/8-24
UNF grade 8 bolt, split lock washer and extra thick flat washer. IMPORTANT:
Apply thin coat of motor oil in threads of bolt, then torque to 40 ft. lb.
High quality aftermarket. Replaces OEM Kohler part #'s 25 068 04, 25 068
24, 47 086 16, 47 086 18, 52 068 25 (bolt) and 12 468 03-S, 52 114 02, 52
468 15 (washer). $5.00 per kit, plus shipping & handling. |
 Safety Retaining Bolt and
Washer Kit for Starter Pulley on PTO end of crankshaft or Harmonic Balancer
on automotive crankshaft (mini rod). Prevents starter pulley or harmonic
balancer from dislodging on crankshaft, and becoming an airborne projectile,
which can cause serious injury to a bystander or spectator. Kit includes:
3/8-24 UNF or 7/16-28 UNF grade 8 bolt, split lock washer and 1-3/8" O.D.
flat washer. Please indicate if you need the kit for a 3/8" or 7/16" bolt.
A-1 Miller's aftermarket parts. $5.00 per kit, plus shipping &
handling. |
 Extra Thick Flywheel
/ Aluminum Hub Adapter Retaining Washers. A thick, wide washer is a must
to secure flywheel and prevent clutch/driveshaft aluminum hub adapter breakage.
Each made of steel and measures 1-1/4" O.D. x approximately 1/4" thick.
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 Adapter Step
Washer. Use this part to center OEM cast aluminum or billet hub adapter with
a 5/8" hole to a crankshaft with the 3/8" bolt on later model Kohler K-series
and all Magnum engines. A must to prevent severe wobble/vibration and prevent
hub and/or driveshaft/clutch breakage. Dimensions: 3/8" I.D. x 5/8" O.D.
step x approximately 1-1/4" overall O.D. x 1/2" overall height. Professionally
machined by A-1 Miller's.
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 Cub Cadet garden
tractor hub adapters with 5/8" center hole (early K-series), w/pulley, w/dowel
pin.
Cub Cadet garden tractor hub adapters with 3/8" center hole (later K-series, all KT-series and Magnum), w/o pulley, w/dowel pin.
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 1/4" diameter
x 3/4" length hardened steel dowel pin for OEM Kohler and billet aluminum
hub adapters. Secures aluminum hub to flywheel to prevent slippage. Replaces
Cub Cadet part # KH-X-56-7 and Kohler part # X-56-7. $1.50 each, plus
shipping & handling. |
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 Square Aluminum
Flywheel/Crankshaft Key. Made of 6061 medium-grade hardness alloy aluminum.
Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
KV161,
L160/L161, L181, K181, M8, K241, K301, K321, K341,
K361, KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series
II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20 made in 1973 and later. Helps prevent
damage of keyway in crankshaft and/or prevents the possibility of
cracking/breaking of factory cast iron flywheel due to sudden crankshaft
lock-up in the event of connecting rod failure. Dimensions: 3/16" square
x 1-3/8" length. IMPORTANT: Thoroughly clean tapers inside flywheel and
on crankshaft before installing flywheel! A proven, ingenious and innovative
concept by Brian Miller. Please do not accept advertised copycat products
of this kind. (But I do appreciate them acknowledging my ingenuity and
intelligence.) A-1 Miller's
part. Replaces Kohler [steel key] part # X-286-17-S. $5.00 each, plus
shipping & handling.
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Oil Level Check and Drain Plugs, Oil Filter Adapter, Oil Filters and OEM Kohler Cast Aluminum and Cast Iron Oil Pans - Click here to contact A-1 Miller's for FREE honest and accurate technical support and/or for ordering information 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]
| Oil Level Check and Drain Plugs with Tapered Threads and Square Head
listed below. A-1 Miller's oil drain plugs have a super strong rare
earth/neodymium magnet. Five times stronger than competitor's ceramic (ferrite)
magnet and resists demagnetization. Plugs listed below can be used on various
other makes and models of transmissions, transaxles, gearboxes and small
engine crankcases. Tapered threads requires no sealing gasket or sealant,
and threads will not strip out when tightened. To avoid cracking oil pan,
do not over-tighten! When in doubt, use
plumber's thread sealing tape to insure proper sealing
of threads to prevent a possible oil leak. Universal application. Magnet
attracts and removes
ferrous
metallic wear fragments from the motor oil or transmission/gearbox to reduce
engine or gear/bearing wear. Sometimes some of the ferrous wear fragments
settle to the bottom of the oil pan and do not drain out with the oil when
performing an oil change, even when the oil is hot. Magnetic drain plugs
are suitable for engines with splash oil lubrication (no oil pump/filter).
The engine, transmission, transaxle or gearbox will last much longer with
uncontaminated and cleaner oil. Remember - metal flake looks good in paint,
not in oil.
FYI - If you don't know or can't find any information on the maximum oil quantity for any specific gear drive transmission, transaxle, right angle gearbox, or garden tiller sealed chaincase or gearbox, well, the unit in question is full when oil runs out of the oil level check/fill plug hole that's located halfway [of the drive axles or lower output shaft(s)] on the side(s), front or rear of the unit. All of these fill this way. When the unit is in motion, the lower gears in a transmission or transaxle picks up the oil and slings it on the upper gears, shafts and bearings to lubricate them. And in automotive rear ends, the ring gear picks up the oil and slings it on the pinion gear, spider gears, shafts and bearings to lubricate them. Due to high friction between the gear teeth in transmissions, transaxles, right angle gearboxes and garden tiller gearboxes, or an "open" (non-locking, free-spinning) rear end or in an automotive rear end with a Detroit Locker, SAE 90 weight gear oil must be used. But in an automotive Posi-Trac limited-slip differential, SAE 90W140 weight gear oil must be used to prevent chattering of the locking clutches going around turns. And due to much less friction of roller chain(s) on sprocket teeth in a sealed chaincase, 10W30, 10W40 or SAE 30 weight heavy duty motor oil can be safely used. In front-wheel-drive vehicles, the differential is typically built into the transmission or transaxle, and shares the same transmission fluid, rather it be SAE 90 weight gear oil for a manual shift transmission or ATF for an automatic transmission.  1/8" NPT Oil Level and Drain
Plugs. (0.405" O.D. tapered threads.) All MTD-built Cub Cadet garden tractor
aluminum housing creeper drive units are packed with grease from the factory.
Therefore, for better lubrication and less wear inside the creeper drive
unit, install ordinary plug on opposite side of unit of shifter to serve
as an oil level check, and install magnetic plug on bottom of unit to attractive
metallic wear fragments and drain/change the oil. Entire creeper unit must
be completely disassembled and cleaned, a hole drilled midway on the side,
another hole drilled on the bottom, and both holes will need to be threaded
with an 1/8" NPT hand tap for the plugs. Then fill unit through the breather
opening with SAE 90 weight gear oil. $8.00 for both plugs, plus shipping
& handling.
 1/4" NPT Magnetic Oil Drain Plug.
(0.540" O.D. tapered threads.) Fits various Briggs & Stratton, Kohler,
Tecumseh, and various other makes and models of small engines. A-1 Miller's
part. Replaces discontinued Kohler part # X-75-2. $5.00 each, plus
shipping & handling.
 3/8" NPT Magnetic Oil Drain
Plugs. (0.675" O.D. tapered threads.) Fits various Briggs & Stratton,
Kohler, Tecumseh, and various other makes and models of small engines.
1/2" NPT Magnetic Oil Drain Plug. (0.840" O.D. tapered threads.) Fits side of oil pan on Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, KV161, L160/L161, L181, K181 and M8 engines, and oil drain on Cub Cadet garden tractor transaxles, various automotive manual shift transmissions, and various other makes and models of small engines. A-1 Miller's part. Not available from Kohler. $5.00 each, plus shipping & handling. 3/4" NPT Magnetic Oil Drain Plug. (1.050" O.D. tapered threads.) Fits various Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Tecumseh, and various other makes and models of small engines. A-1 Miller's part. Not available from Kohler. $5.00 each, plus shipping & handling.  5/8" I.D. Fiber Sealing Gasket.
Fits OEM Kohler 3/8" NPT Oil Drain Plug with Hex Head. Replaces discontinued
Kohler part # 241063. $1.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
 3/4-10 UNC (Straight Threads)
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug. Use to replace OEM Kohler 3/8" NPT oil drain plug
with stripped threads in [aluminum] oil pan. Includes fiber sealing gasket.
NOTE: Threads in oil pan must be enlarged with a 3/4-10 UNC hand tap.
A-1 Miller's part. $5.00 each, plus shipping & handling. |
 Super
Strong Rare Earth/Neodymium Magnets for Engines, Transmissions, Transaxles
and Gearboxes. Attracts and removes ferrous metallic wear fragments from
the lubricating oil inside an engine that does not have an oil pump with
an oil filter, or inside a transmission, transaxle or gearbox to lessen wear
and noise to gears and bearings. Sometimes some of the wear fragments settle
to the bottom of the oil pan, engine block or gearbox and do not drain out
with the oil when performing an oil change, even when the oil is hot. Install
magnet in bottom of oil pan away from the oil dipper and any moving parts,
or in bottom of a transmission, transaxle or gearbox away from rotating gears
and any moving parts. Use
Krazy Glue,
Super Glue,
Gorilla Glue, or any industrial strength adhesive to secure
magnet in place. The engine, transmission, transaxle or gearbox will last
much longer with uncontaminated and cleaner oil. These rare earth/neodymium
magnets are EXTREMELY strong! Use caution when handling! Can be difficult
to remove from a steel or cast iron surface, are very brittle and can break
easily if mishandled. Remember - metal flake looks good in paint, not
in oil. A proven, ingenious and
innovative concept by Brian Miller. Please do not accept advertised copycat
products of this kind. (But I do appreciate them acknowledging my ingenuity
and intelligence.)
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 Oil
Filter Adapter Kit. Fits Kohler engine models KT17 Series II, KT19
Series II, MV16, M18,0 MV18, M20 and MV20. (Will not fit KT17 (first design)
or KT19 (first design) engines because there is no provision on the block
for an oil filter adapter.) Oil filter not included with kit; order separately
(listed below). Having an oil filter helps the engine last much longer between
oil changes by filtering out or removing small metallic wear fragments and
contaminants from the oil that can cause excessive wear to the pistons, piston
rings, cylinder walls, and especially the PTO end main journal on the crankshaft,
resulting in low oil pressure, and possibly a burnt #1 connecting rod.
Remember - metal flake looks good in paint, not in oil.
NOTE: Use the 1/8" NPT Allen
pipe plug (Kohler part # 25 139 60-S) with kit on model M18 engines
w/specification # 24532, after serial # 1835400002 (1988 and later) to block-off
the hole in the adapter body if the engine is not equipped with a low oil
shut-off sensor, oil pressure switch or oil pressure gauge.
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    Each oil filter listed below provides superior filtration
for less internal engine wear, and fits virtually all OHV single cylinder
and V-twin Briggs & Stratton, Kawasaki, Kohler, and opposed twin cylinder
Kohler engines. Including Kohler engine models CH11, CH12.5, CH13, CH14,
CH15, CH15, CH16, CH18, CH20, CH22, CH25, CH620, CH621, CH640, CH641, CH670,
CH680, CH682, CH730, CH732, CH735, CH740, CH742, CH745, CH750, CH752, CH940,
CH960, CH980, CH1000, CV1000, CV12.5, CV13, CV14, CV15, CV16, CV18, CV20,
CV22, CV25, CV620, CV640, CV670, CV680, CV682, CV730, CV732, CV740, CV742,
CV745, CV750, CV752, CV940, CV960, CV980, ECH630, ECH650, ECH680, ECH740,
ECH749, ECH985, ECV630, ECV650, ECV680, ECV730, ECV749, ECV850, ECV860, ECV870,
ECV880, ECV940, ECV980, EKT740, EKT750, ELH775, EZT715, EZT725, EZT740, EZT750,
KT600, KT610, KT620, KT715, KT725, KT730, KT740, KT745, LH685, LH690, LH775,
LV680, PCH740, PCV680, PCV740, SV470, SV471, SV480, SV540, SV541, SV590,
SV591, SV600, SV601, SV620, SV710, SV720, SV725, SV730, SV735, SV840, TH16,
TH18, TH575, KT17 Series II, KT19 Series II, MV16, M18, MV18, M20, MV20,
K482, K532, K582 and K662. Has filter listed below has a 7-9 PSI pressure
relief valve, and an anti-drain-back valve to minimize dry engine starts.
Apply motor oil on rubber seal before installing and tighten securely to
prevent oil seepage.
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| Repair Service: Repair stripped aluminum oil pan mounting bolt hole threads. No need to purchase another oil pan! $5.00 each for all parts and labor, plus return shipping & handling. |
  Cast Aluminum, Narrow Base, Flat Bottom Oil Pan. Fits Kohler
K-series and Magnum engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341,
M16 and K361 with a narrow base block, or if the flanges have been cut off,
and the block is converted for use with a narrow base oil pan. Comes with
bottom drain, but can be drilled and tapped in thick metal boss for side
drain if desired to meet equipment's specification. Clean and in excellent
condition, with good bolt thread holes and no cracks. Heli-Coil thread repair
inserts installed if necessary. This will fit all IH-built Cub Cadet garden
tractors, and John Deere models 110, 112 and early model 210 with the Kohler
K241 engines. Model 112 serial number 100,001 – 250,000, 110 serial
number 250,001 and up with the Kohler K241 engine, and 210 up to serial number
95,261. These will also fit Wheel Horse garden tractors. Holds 1 quart of
oil. Weighs 1.3 lb. Discontinued Kohler part # 237588-S.
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 Cast Iron, Narrow Base, Flat Bottom Oil Pan. Fits Kohler K-series
and Magnum engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361
with a narrow base block, or if the flanges have been cut off, and the block
is converted for use with a narrow base oil pan. Comes with bottom drain,
but can be drilled and tapped in thick metal boss for side drain if desired
to meet equipment's specification. Clean and in excellent condition, with
good bolt thread holes and no cracks. This is also an exact replacement for
John Deere models 110, 112 and early model 210 with the Kohler K241 engines.
Model 112 serial number 100,001 – 250,000, 110 serial number 250,001
and up with the Kohler K241 engine, and 210 up to serial number 95,261. These
will also fit Wheel Horse garden tractors. Clean and in excellent condition,
including good bolt threads. Holds 1 quart of oil. Weighs 4.1 lb. Discontinued
Kohler part # 235352.
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 Cast Aluminum, Narrow Base, Deep Sump Oil Pans. Fits Kohler
K-series and Magnum engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341,
M16 and K361 with a narrow base block, or if the flanges have been cut off,
and the block is converted for use with a narrow base oil pan. Comes with
bottom drain only. Clean and in excellent condition, with good bolt thread
holes and no cracks. Heli-Coil thread repair inserts installed if necessary.
Suitable for general lawn and garden use, snow removal or 4,000 RPM stock
competition pulling engines. NOTE: For better lubrication, these oil pans
require a full length oil dipper on the connecting rod. Holds 1-1/2 quarts
of oil. Weighs 1.85 lb. Discontinued Kohler part # 47 199 09-S.
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 Cast Iron, Narrow Base, Deep Sump Oil Pan. Fits Kohler K-series
and Magnum engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361
with a narrow base block, or if the flanges have been cut off, and the block
is converted for use with a narrow base oil pan. Comes with bottom drain
only. Clean and in excellent condition, with good bolt thread holes and no
cracks. Suitable for general yard and garden engines for durability and for
stroker competition pulling engines. NOTE: For better lubrication, these
oil pans require a full length oil dipper on the connecting rod. Holds
1-1/2 quarts of oil. Weighs 5.4 lb. Discontinued Kohler part # 236328.
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 Cast Iron,Wide Base, Oil Pan. Fits Kohler K-series and Magnum
engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361 with a
wide base/flanged block. Comes with side drain, but can be drilled and tapped
in bottom for bottom drain if desired to meet equipment's specification.
Clean and in excellent condition, with good bolt thread holes and no cracks.
These come on various makes of tractors such as: Ariens, Wheel Horse, some
Ford, some Jacobsen, Gravely, New Holland, Sears Suburban, Engineering Products
Co. (Economy models) and Allis Chalmers. NOTE: For better lubrication,
these oil pans require a full length oil dipper on the connecting rod.
Holds 2 quarts of oil.
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Exhaust Gaskets, Complete Header Pipe Kits and Adapters - Click here to contact A-1 Miller's for FREE honest and accurate technical support and/or for ordering information 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]
| Exhaust Port Gasket.
Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161 and K181 with 1-9/16" bolt hole
spacing. OEM Kohler part # 231090-S. $4.35 each, plus shipping &
handling.
Exhaust Port Gasket. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, K181 and M8 with 1-11/16" bolt hole spacing. OEM Kohler part # 41 041 01-S. $4.95 each, plus shipping & handling. Exhaust Port Gasket. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12 and K321, M14. OEM Kohler part # 235122-S. $7.70 each, plus shipping & handling. Exhaust Port Gasket. Fits Kohler engine model K361. OEM Kohler part # 45 041 12-S. $4.95 each, plus shipping & handling. NOTE: Exhaust port gaskets for Kohler engine models K90/K91 (part # 220122-S), K341 and M16 (part # 45 041 15-S) are discontinued from Kohler. Use clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant instead. (Silicone sealant is heat-resistant, it will NOT burn out, even with extreme exhaust heat.) |
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Exhaust Manifold-to-Cylinder
Mounting Gaskets. Fits Kohler opposed twin cylinder engine models KT17 (first
design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16,
M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. 1-3/4" offset bolt hole spacing.
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Exhaust Manifold to Block
Mounting Gasket. Fits Kohler opposed twin cylinder engine models K482, K532
and K582.
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A-1 Miller's Machine Shop Service
- Drill and tap two 5/16-18
UNC threaded holes in exhaust flange on engine block to install custom bolt-on
exhaust system or header pipe (listed below). Service is for Kohler engine
models K141, K160/K161, K181, M8, K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14 or K341,
M16. NOTE: For accuracy and precision of holes to be drilled, crankshaft
and bearing plate must be removed from engine to fasten block in fabricated
fixture on the table of milling machine. An innovative concept by
Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise this type of service for a Kohler
engine block. $60.00 labor, plus return shipping with Fastenal
or FedEx Ground.
A-1 Miller's Machine Shop Service - Remove or drill out broken exhaust bolt(s) and recut 5/16-18 UNC threads for installation of new bolts or studs in exhaust flange on engine block to install custom bolt-on exhaust system or header pipe (listed below). Service is for Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, K181, M8, K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341 or M16. NOTE: If broken bolt(s) needs to be drilled-out, for accuracy and precision of holes to be drilled, crankshaft and bearing plate must be removed from engine to fasten block in fabricated fixture on the table of milling machine. An innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise this type of service for a Kohler engine block. $15.00 - $60.00 labor (depending on difficulty of work involved), plus return shipping with Fastenal or FedEx Ground.
A-1 Miller's Machine Shop Service - Resurface exhaust flange on engine block to ensure 100% sealing of header mounting flange to prevent from loosening due to a heavily rusted, uneven, rough surface. NOTE: For accuracy, crankshaft and bearing plate must be removed from engine to fasten block in fabricated fixture on the table of milling machine. An innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise this type of service for a Kohler engine block. $30.00 labor, plus return shipping with Fastenal or FedEx Ground. |
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 Approximately
5/16" Thickness Steel Header Pipe Flange with two Allen head bolts. Fits
Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14. Has a 1-5/16" I.D.
hole. NOTE: 5/16-18 UNC threads must be precision-aligned drilled and tapped
1-1/4" deep to fasten flange to block. Use
clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant instead of gasket.
(Silicone sealant is heat-resistant, it will NOT burn out, even with extreme
exhaust heat.)
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 Bolt-On Header
Pipe Kits. Fits Kohler Engine Models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321 and M14.
For competition pulling engines with stock-size or oversize valves running
at 4,000 RPM or at wide open throttle. High grade durable and galvanized-coated
mild steel pipe resists rust and will not rust or discolor, even from exhaust
heat. Has a 90º, 4" radius bend; each pipe extends 8" from exhaust port
to midway of bend for plenty of hood clearance and measures 18" upward from
midway of bend. Kit includes 1-5/16" O.D. x 1.260" I.D. x 24" overall length
header pipe, 2-1/2" O.D. x 1-5/16" I.D. x 5/16"± thickness round mounting
flange and two 5/16-18 UNC Allen head bolts. Flange fastens directly to engine
block without a round mounting adapter and clamp, just like automotive engines
with headers. No gasket required; use
clear RTV silicone adhesive sealant instead. (Silicone
is heat-resistant, it will NOT burn out, even with extreme heat.)
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Machine Shop Services. (Prices listed below are with the engine out of the tractor and on my work table.) [Top of Page]
Engine Block -
Convert 10-16hp Kohler wide base block to narrow base, for use in a garden tractor requiring a narrow base engine block. (Cub Cadet, Ford, John Deere, Wheel Horse, etc.) See photos shown below Ê An innovative concept by Brian Miller, because nobody else advertise this type of service for a Kohler engine block.
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  A-1 Miller's Professional Repair Service - Perform Valve
Job Only on opposed twin cylinder Kohler KT-series and Magnum engine models
KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II,
KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. This service is for an engine that
does not blow blue smoke out the exhaust and burn oil. Performing a professional
valve job restores full compression, which allows the engine to start quicker,
idle smoothly, rev up with no hesitation, produce lots of power, and run
for a long time without stalling or dying (when the ignition timing and
carburetor adjustments are set correctly, too). Labor includes: regrind four
valve faces and seats, lap in valves with valve lapping compound, reset valve
clearances to factory specifications (on short block only), resurface both
cylinder heads on a wide, flat
belt- or disc-sander/grinder to remove any warpage and
restore flatness, reinstall intake manifold and governor linkage. And
being some valve guides wear beyond specifications, there will be an extra
charge for installing and reaming new guides, if needed. The baffle shields
(sheet metal), muffler, intake manifold and governor linkage will need to
be removed before bringing or shipping engine/short block to A-1 Miller's
(old) shop. To save on shipping cost, only the cylinders (removed from the
crankcase) and valves can be shipped in two 12-1/4" x 12-1/4" x 6" USPS Large
Flat Rate Boxes. Place one box inside the other to double the strength, and
use rigid packing material under, over and around/between the parts to prevent
any of the fins from breaking off during shipment.
But the
short block must be shipped in a sturdy wooden crate. Prices listed
below with your cylinder heads/jugs or engine on my work table. Please
contact A-1 Miller's if you're interested in having
a professional valve job performed on your KT17, KT17 Series II, KT19, KT19
Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20 cylinder heads/jugs or engine.
Perform Factory Valve Job with Stock Size Valves in Single Cylinder OEM [Kohler] Engine Block - Regrind both valve faces and seats to factory specs, lap in valves, reset valve clearances, and reinstall valves on a single cylinder Kohler engine. $50.00 labor, plus return shipping & handling. Perform High Performance Valve Job with Stock Size Valves in Single Cylinder OEM [Kohler] Engine Block - Grind intake valve face and seat to 30º/31º and regrind exhaust valve face and seat to 45º/46º, undercut both valve heads for maximum airflow, lap in valves, reset valve clearances, and reinstall valves on a single cylinder Kohler engine. $75.00 labor, plus return shipping & handling.
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 "Round
Up" Crankshaft Rod Journal(s) and Resize Connecting Rod(s) - This
service is for most makes and models of small engines when an undersize
connecting rod or bearing
inserts isn't available, if the crankshaft is worn beyond .010" and needs
to be reground again, the journal can be reground to wherever it "cleans
up" or is true again, then the connecting rod can be resized so it'll fit
the smaller undersize journal with the factory recommended .0025" oil clearance.
To resize the rod so it'll fit to a few thousands of an inch smaller diameter
crank journal, first, metal is removed from the mating end of the rod cap,
then the cap is fasten to the rod. The big hole in the rod is now oblong
or "egg shaped." Then the big hole in the rod is honed until it's .002" larger
than the diameter of the crank journal. Honing reshapes the hole into a perfect
circle again, only smaller in diameter. This works very well and it lasts
as long as an ordinary STD size rod and crank journal. This can only be performed
on a rod with a good bearing surface. It cannot be done on a burnt or heavily
scored connecting rod because too much metal would need to be removed. If
you're interested, we will need your crankshaft and connecting rod(s).
NOTE - The maximum a connecting rod can be resized
to is .005" undersize. If it's resized more than .005", being the big hole
in the rod will be made excessively oblong or egg-shape, which will allow
it to make less bearing surface contact around the crank journal after being
resized, due to the centrifugal force at 3,600 RPM, the big end of the rod
could become elongated (metal stretch) and might eventually knock and possibly
break. NOTE: Once installed
and in operation, there is no warranty or guarantee of any kind on crankshaft
regrinds. An innovative concept by Brian Miller,
because nobody else advertise this service.
Crankshaft Regrinding - This service includes Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Tecumseh, etc.
Repair damaged or broken off threaded stud on flywheel end of crankshaft with installation of 3/8" or 7/16" grade 8 UNF bolt. $50.00 each, plus return shipping & handling. Repair damaged or broken off threaded stud on flywheel end of crankshaft with installation of hardened 7/16" or 5/8" UNF stud. Resembles original stud on end of crankshaft. $75.00 each, plus return shipping & handling. Center drill and cut threads in PTO end of crankshaft for installation of 3/8" UNF grade 8 bolt. $50.00 each, plus return shipping & handling. |
| Solid Motor Mount Kit for Cub Cadet AQS
"Quiet Line" Garden Tractors. Replace OEM Rubber ISO-Mounts with a Set of
Solid Motor Mounts to Prevent Repeated and Costly Damage to the Clutch
Components! An original, ingenious, innovative concept invention
by Brian Miller, because I was the one who originally thought of, promoted
and advertised the use of this product. Please accept no copycat products
of this kind. (But I do appreciate them acknowledging my ingenuity and
intelligence.) [Top
of Page]
Details include:
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   Cub
Cadet "Quiet Line" Garden Tractor Engine Mounting Rubber Snubbers/Bumpers
and Rubber ISO-Mounts. Fits Cub Cadet AQS "Quiet Line" garden tractor
models 482, 800, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1204, 1210, 1211, 1250, 1282, 1340, 1450
and 1650. All these models have a rubber ISO-mounted
engine to reduce overall tractor vibration for operator comfort. The rubber
ISO-mounts can be adapted for use on various other makes and models of small
engine equipment to reduce engine vibration throughout the frame.
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Small Engine Repairs, Rebuilds and Custom Engine Build-up Services for General Lawn & Garden Equipment, Go-Karts, King Midget, Older All Terrain Vehicles, Older Snowmobiles, Antique/Vintage, Industrial/Commercial, 2, 3 and 4 Cylinder Lawn & Garden Diesel Engines, etc. | Engines are rebuilt, built for extra power, built to the max, or custom built according to OEM specifications or to your preference. | Click here to contact A-1 Miller's for FREE honest and accurate technical support and/or for ordering information 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. Prices are subject to change without notice. [Top of Page]
| Information Concerning A-1 Miller's Professional Engine Rebuilding,
Build-Ups and Building Services -
We don't have any rebuilt Kohler short blocks or engines in stock. And if we did, chances are, they probably wouldn't be designed for your garden tractor, small motorized vehicle or equipment. Because Kohler engines are made specifically to fit a certain model of garden tractor, small motorized vehicle or equipment. They are not a "universal fit" or "one fits all". Therefore, it'll be best to have your engines rebuilt instead. Then all the brackets, accessories and electrical wiring will reconnect to your garden tractor, small motorized vehicle or equipment with no modifications. Also, we set the air/fuel adjusters on all carburetors just so the engine will start and run, but because of the altitude level, barometric pressure and air temperature where the engine will be used, the customer will need to make the final bore.) OEM so the engine will run smooth. No carburetor with an adjustable high speed main fuel adjuster comes preset, not even new ones. Furthermore, just to let you know, although we use the best parts, use caution on choosing the right motor oil to use in your engine. Because the government (Sierra club/tree huggers) is requiring oil companies to lessen the amount of zinc in their motor oils to reduce pollution. Zinc provides a thin protective coating on internal engine parts and prevents metal to metal contact for proper break-in and it helps the parts last longer throughout the life of the engine. Many auto manufacturers and professional engine rebuilders are upset because of this too, because they have to guarantee their engines for a certain period of time, and many of them take pride in building their engines. Regarding an Engine Rebuild, Build-Up or Build from Scratch Estimate -
We're very meticulous in how we rebuild, build-up and build from scratch
our customer's engines. We pay close attention to the small details for wear
and tear on every part of an engine and replace or repair where necessary
so the engine will produce more power than before and last a long time. If
you would like to have A-1 Miller's rebuild, build-up your engine or build
an engine from scratch for you, we will need a detailed list of exactly what
you want done to your engine or a copy of your association/club sanctioning
engine rules and requirements regarding the engine requirements before we
can give you an estimate on the cost. And if you (the customer), change
your mind of how you want the engine rebuilt, built up or custom built in
the middle of a build, we will need to know ahead of time and we will need
the changes in writing so we can make the necessary changes to the engine.
Otherwise, this will effect how well the engine performs on the track, and
it would make us, as professional engine builders, look bad. Having confidence
in an engine makes you feel good, but having confidence in your engine builder
makes you feel better. A-1 Miller's competition pulling engines will be coated with high quality gloss black paint (most common factory color), International Cub Cadet yellow paint, Wheel Horse red paint or the color of your choice. When you receive your engine, install the baffle shields (sheet metal), brackets and everything else on the engine, install the engine in the tractor, add motor oil to the proper level, install the fuel hose, add fuel, connect the ignition and starter wires, connect the throttle/choke cable controls, and the engine will be ready to start. Carburetor adjustments will be initially preset just so the engine will start and run, but due to the altitude level, barometric pressure and air temperature where the engine will be used, the final idle speed, idle air/fuel mixture and high speed air/fuel mixture adjustments will need to be made by the customer after the engine is started and warmed up to operating temperature. Whenever we rebuild or build-up an engine, and if you would like to do so, we do whatever it takes so it'll produce the factory-rated horsepower or the maximum horsepower and torque, and last a long time. we go beyond what the repair manual says to do. we can get all the parts needed, too. we can build your engine so it'll be legal for the class you plan to pull in. And with my engine rebuilds and build-ups, you may not always win, but you'll look good trying! By the way - the surface of the exhaust area of a fresh-built engine may burn off the oil residue for a short time once it gets hot, but it'll stop after a while. It's nothing to worry about. This happens with most rebuilt engines, especially an engine with fresh paint. We build all competition pulling engines in accordance with your association's/club's sanctioning engine rules and requirements, or to your personal preference. Being different pulling associations/clubs have different engine rules and requirements, there is no "one pulling engine that conforms to each and every club's rules and requirements." We'll build your engine or an engine for you so it'll produce the maximum horsepower and torque, and not less than what your association's/club's rules and requirements allow. We also rebuild ordinary/stock lawn and garden equipment engines too, such as cast iron and cast aluminum block single- and twin-cylinder flathead, OHV and V-twin Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Tecumseh and 2-cycle LawnBoy. I've never encountered an engine that we couldn't repair, rebuild or build-up/modify with more horsepower and torque! FYI - Being I'm the only person to read and respond to all my customer's emails (about 20 or so per day), take my customer's phone call orders (about 20-30 on a nice day with good weather), with customers stopping by my shop, repair and rebuild my customer's parts and engines in my shop, locate hard-to-find engine parts, order parts from my suppliers, process orders, package parts then mail customer's parts at my local Post Office, etc., it may take A-1 Miller's several months to rebuild an engine. It also takes time to perform precision machine work and manual workmanship on an engine rebuild, especially for a competition pulling engine, and we wouldn't want to do a rush job. we also have to depend on other local machine shops to perform various machine work and balance rotating engine parts. All this takes time. we tried hiring different people to help me in my shop, but it seems a lot of people don't fully understand about most of the parts and services that we offer. We never fired anyone. They all quit on me. So please keep this in mind if you decide to have A-1 Miller's rebuild/build up your engine. Also, we don't like to rush on my customer's repair jobs. I'm very particular about my work, especially my engine builds. We like to take my time to make sure that everything is right, the engine will run right, produce full power and last a long time. We appreciate for you understanding my situation. - Brian Miller FYI - Used OEM parts in good condition for older Kohler engines are hard to find now, especially the small parts. If the parts don't wear, they tend to get thrown away and then "engine scrappers" sell the parts that do wear on places like eBay. They don't think about people like me, who make a living by "piecing together" or building engines from scratch for a customer. We can purchase new parts from Kohler if they're still available, but that would be cost-prohibitive. We try to keep my engine builds at reasonable prices. - Brian Miller All of A-1 Miller's customer's competition pulling engine builds are strictly confidential! This means the people you pull against will not know what goes into your engine. |
Below Ê are details and prices to rebuild your engine -
  Professional Repair or Rebuild Service for Briggs & Stratton
16, 18 and 20hp opposed twin cylinder aluminum block engine (horizontal or
vertical shaft) to OEM factory specifications at governed 3,600 RPM for general
lawn and garden use, snow removal or mild competition pulling. Only high
quality machine work is performed and replacement parts are installed! All
baffle shields (sheet metal) will need to be removed before bringing or shipping
engine to A-1 Miller's. When shipping
an engine, it must be securely fastened inside a sturdy wooden crate.
IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for proper break-in
(wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt engines. NOTE: If your
engine doesn't smoke out the exhaust and burn oil, then chances are, all
it needs is a professional valve job performed. Then the engine should start
quicker, idle smoothly, rev up with no hesitation, produce lots of power,
and run for a long time without stalling or dying (when the ignition timing
and carburetor adjustments are set correctly, too). We can do this instead
of rebuilding your engine. The price is $300.00 for all parts and
labor to perform the valve job, plus return shipping.
For Sale: Rebuilt or Custom-Built
Kohler Lawn & Garden or Small Engine Equipment Engines -
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Professionally Custom Built Kohler Competition Pulling Engines For Sale | Engines purchased from A-1 Miller's are built according to your pulling association/club sanctioning rules and requirements, or custom built to your preference. [Top of Page]
The "Built to the Max" Stock class engines runs at 4,000± governed RPM; have a 9-1/2" heavy steel ring gear flywheel; upper mount high torque gear starter (mounting bolts are underneath the starter motor); performance valve job with stock size valves; A-1 Miller's reground/torque cam; medium performance valve springs; #26 or #30 Kohler carburetor (depending on engine size) bored-out, reworked and set up for gas; enlarged ports and polished (intake port made larger only if it is smaller in diameter than the carburetor throttle bore); 2nd or 3rd generation cylinder head milled .050"; connecting rod bored .020" offset for piston pop out with bearing inserts installed. Also included are: flywheel shroud (not chrome plated), aluminum or cast iron oil pan, bolt-on header pipe and conventional Kohler point ignition system installed with ignition timing preset. A-1 Miller's competition pulling engines will be coated with high quality gloss black paint or International Harvester Cub Cadet yellow paint. When you receive your engine, install it in the tractor, add motor oil to the proper level, install the fuel hose, add fuel, connect the ignition and starter wires, connect the throttle cable controls, and the engine will be ready to start. Carburetor adjustments will be initially preset just so the engine will start and run, but due to the altitude level, barometric pressure and air temperature where the engine will be used, the final idle speed, idle air/fuel mixture and high speed air/fuel mixture adjustments will need to be made by the customer after the engine is warmed up to operating temperature. Competition pulling engines will have no charging system. So use a high amperage 12 volt battery and a remote battery charger (with a gauge) to fully recharge the battery (preferably overnight) before each pulling event. And the only complaint we've received from our customer's concerning the pulling engines that we build for them is their tractor broke [factory stock] drivetrain and/or rear end parts. 4,000 RPM "Build to the Max" Stock-Appearing Competition Pulling Engines listed below - built for competition pulling only and to your pulling association/club sanctioning engine rules and requirements. In addition to all the essentials, prices listed below include a heavy (ring gear) steel flywheel and new high torque (Kohler style) gear starter motor. Extra charge for gear reduction starter w/bracket. Extra charge for installing A-1 Miller's custom-made electronic ignition. Price depends on type of electronic ignition system installed. $100 to construct a sturdy wooden shipping crate with shipping & handling is extra charge. Or you can visit A-1 Miller's (new) shop at 12091 N. Rt. B, Hallsville, MO 65255 to drop off and pick up your engine(s) to save on crating and shipping charges. Horsepower/torque and price depends on how the engine is built. (Past engines test ran on A-1 Miller's personal dynamometer with accurate results.) IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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Open RPM (Wide Open Throttle) Hot Stock or Sport Stock Competition Pulling Engines listed below - built for competition pulling only and to your pulling association/club sanctioning engine rules and requirements. The Hot Stock class engines has an OEM Kohler block; runs at wide open throttle (no governor); 9-1/2" 25 lb. steel flywheel; high torque upper mount gear starter (mounting bolts are underneath the starter motor); A-1 Miller's Hot Stock/Stock-Altered welded-up and reground cast camshaft; single high performance valve springs; performance valve job with stock size valves; #26 or #30 Kohler carburetor (depending on engine size) bored-out, reworked, set up for gas with bottom main fuel adjuster; enlarged ports and polished (if the intake port is smaller in diameter than the carburetor throttle bore); 2nd or 3rd generation cylinder head milled .050"; connecting rod bored .020" offset for piston pop out with bearing inserts; rotating assembly (crankshaft and connecting rod/piston assembly) precision spin-balanced to reduce engine vibration. Also included are: flywheel shroud (not chrome plated), cast iron oil pan, bolt-on header pipe and conventional Kohler point ignition system installed with ignition timing preset. Upon receiving engine, install in tractor, add fluids and engine will be ready to start after all connections are made. Carburetor adjustments will be initially preset, but due to the altitude level, barometric pressure and air temperature, final adjustments may need to be made after engine is started. In addition to all the essentials, prices listed below include a (ring gear) steel flywheel and new high torque gear starter motor (Kohler style or gear reduction type). Extra charge for gear reduction starter w/bracket. Extra charge for installing A-1 Miller's custom-made electronic ignition. Price depends on type of electronic ignition system installed. $100 to construct a sturdy wooden shipping crate with shipping & handling is extra charge. Or you can visit A-1 Miller's (new) shop at 12091 N. Rt. B, Hallsville, MO 65255 to drop off and pick up your engine(s) to save on crating and shipping charges. Horsepower/torque and price depends on how the engine is built. (Past engines test ran on A-1 Miller's personal dynamometer with accurate results.) IMPORTANT: Click or tap here for proper break-in (wear-in) oils and procedure for rebuilt engines.
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Break-In (Wear-In) Oils and Procedure for Newly
Rebuilt Lawn and Garden Engines -
Break-In (Wear-In) Oils and Procedure for Newly Built/Rebuilt Pulling Engines -
If the tractor is geared correctly, the pulling engines I build should not run out of power at the end of the pull. It should spin the tires. But there's some things that needs to be checked after a few pulls as the engine breaks-in and parts wear into each other. For gas fuels, the ignition timing needs to be set at 22° BTDC. And make sure the high speed fuel mixture screw is set so the engine runs smooth at high RPM. NOTE: If a high-output/performance ignition coil is used, it require two ordinary (Kohler) condensers or one high-capacity/performance condenser. This is so the coil will produce full voltage. And with a high-output/performance coil, the spark plug gap can be set at .060". With an ordinary coil, it should be set at .035". The valve to lifter clearances may need to be reset at .010" for the intake and .014" for the exhaust. Furthermore, when a new or rebuilt engine needs to "break-in," what the term "break-in" actually means is the moving internal parts that make contact with each other needs to "wear-in" with each other so they'll produce a wear pattern and last longer. Any new or rebuilt engine, rather if it's for general lawn and garden use, snow removal or for competition pulling, needs to fully break-in (wear-in) for it to produce full power. Rings don't "seat," they break-in, or wear-in with the cylinder wall, and they wear-in quickly. But the valves are the parts that needs to "seat." Being the valve faces and seats have different angles (30°/31° or 45°/46°, respectively), the valve faces needs to wear into the seats to seal in the compression 100%. Wear-in will produce a 30½° or 45½° angle on both the matching valve face and seat. The harder material the valves are made of, the longer it takes for them to wear-into the seats. Some pullers tell me that the engines I built for them run better every time they pull them. I remember a few years ago when I performed a valve job on my 350 Chevy truck engine. It ran good and produced plenty of power, but I noticed after about 1,000 or so miles, it produced a little more power. I realized that this is because the valve faces wore into the seats, forming a perfect seal. So again, a fresh-built pulling engine will not produce full power the first few times it's ran. - Brian Miller | Go here for more information: Valvoline.com > FAQs > Motor Oil Car FAQs > Racing Oil. Return To Previous Paragraph, Web Site or Section È Valvoline.com FAQs Motor Oil Car Racing Oil. [Return to Previous Section, Paragraph or Website] What makes crankcase oil to have a black appearance after a while is caused by blow-by of the combustion process due to either: excessively wide gaps in worn piston rings; carburetor flooding; idle air/fuel mixture set too rich, resulting in engine running rich on fuel; or prolonged slow idling with a [high-performance] long duration camshaft. The excessive unburned/partially burned gas will seep past the piston ring end gaps and into the crankcase oil, contaminating and diluting it, eventually break down the protective additives in the oil, causing sludge, resulting in premature wear to internal moving parts. This is why it's so important to have a "fine tuned engine" and change the oil regularly. Remember - fresh, clean oil in an engine is cheaper than a new engine or engine rebuild! Oil Refill Quantities for Older Kohler Engines - IMPORTANT: Make sure the correct oil dipstick is used and it's calibrated correctly! *NOTE: Add 1/8 quart for a competition pulling tractor that have a single cylinder longitudinal engine with a lowered front-end.
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NOTES:
Ship the Engine Securely Fastened Inside a Sturdy Wooden Crate - [Return To Previous Paragraph, Section or Website]
Before shipping or bringing your engine to A-1 Miller's in person, we don't need everything on it. Just the parts that can wear and need rebuilding or reconditioning, such as the carburetor, fuel pump, gear starter, cylinder head and crankcase breather assembly. I'll need the oil pan on it too, to prevent any dust and dirt from entering the crankcase after the rebuild. I'll need the flywheel on the engine so we can set the ignition timing. Please remove all baffle shields (sheet metal) and the PTO clutch assembly, too. By the way - As business is booming, we can rebuild the Cub Cadet garden tractor mechanical PTO clutch, too. We have a heavy duty 2-jaw gear puller that we use with a large C-clamp to remove/pull off the mechanical PTO clutch/pulley assembly from engines out of an IH Cub Cadet garden tractor. But sometimes these clutch/pulleys will not remove without breaking. We do all we can to try to prevent this from happening, but when they do break, we have no choice but to install a rebuilt PTO clutch/pulley assembly. We also made a special puller tool to remove the stamped steel PTO pulley/basket from the crankshaft without damage. Regular shop hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. And we're open on weekends by appointment only. Please call, text or email me before coming so I'll be at my shop waiting for your arrival. If you are traveling a great distance, it's best to call in advance (573-544-9008 (new number; land line) | 1-573-881-7229 (cell; call or text) to make sure that we will be here when you plan to stop by. Please ship or bring your engine when you're ready to the address below. Ê
If you bring your engine to
A-1 Miller's in person, place it in a medium size automotive tire to keep
it from moving around during transportation. But if you decide to ship your
engine to A-1 Miller's, first off, do not use the USPS, UPS or FedEx
Express! We and our customers have had too many problems with these shippers
in the past. Their clumsy, incompetent and uncaring
"gorilla" workers have a tendency to damage heavy items,
and the shipping company's insurance rarely pay off. The shipping company
claim that the damaged item, which was in their possession, is "not their
fault." They are very careless with heavy packages when they handle them.
The packages are placed on conveyor-belt systems and they seem to always
drop the heavy ones off of the elevated conveyors, which usually destroys
whatever is inside them. Or if you're
the kind of person who don't trust delivery/shipping companies (mis)handling
your high-dollar and fragile merchandise, you can make the long drive to
A-1 Miller's (old) shop to personally
purchase parts, or drop off and/or pick up your carburetor, clutch assembly,
engine parts, entire engine, transmission, transaxle, garden tractor,
small motorized vehicle, etc.
for repairing and/or rebuilding. "The road to a friend's house (or shop)
is never long." Don't sacrifice quality workmanship for distance.
By the way - As business is booming, we're going to relocate our business soon at 12091 N. Rt. B, Hallsville, MO 65255 with a bigger, better, fully insulated, heated and air-conditioned building/shop (shouse) so we can provide many more high quality parts and professional services, and hire more help to have our customer's parts orders fulfilled sooner, parts repairs and engine rebuilds performed promptly without delay. We will also provide pick up and delivery service and perform professional repairs for various small engines and lawn & garden equipment! Photos of our new building/shop are posted here!
If shipping an engine, and if the crated engine weighs no more than 150 lbs., use only Fastenal or FedEx Ground for dependability. The average crated cast iron block Kohler engine weighs just under 150 lbs. Use this website to calculate the shipping cost for your engine: FedEx Rates and Transit Times. Contact your local Fastenal or FedEx Ground shipping center for more details and to schedule a pickup or drop off the crated engine at your local Fastenal or FedEx Ground shipping center. Fastenal and FedEx Ground are the only reasonably-priced shipping service that we know of for items up to 150 lbs. US Mail only ship up to 70 lbs. And FedEx Freight would cost almost as much as an engine is worth. If your engine is too heavy to go with FedEx Ground, partially disassemble it and send the lightweight parts in a USPS Large or Medium Flat Rate Box, and then send the main short block with FedEx Ground, the crated engine can be shipped through Fastenal. This also works better to save money on shipping costs. You can visit A-1 Miller's (new) shop at 12091 N. Rt. B, Hallsville, MO 65255 to drop off and pick up your engine(s) to save on crating and shipping charges.
Do not use a cardboard box alone
the ship a heavy engine! Crate it well and any other parts with it securely
so they won't get damaged or lost in shipping. A sturdy and well-constructed
wooden crate can be ordered from:
Crates,
Wooden Crate in Stock - ULINE. But to construct your own sturdy wooden
shipping crate, use 2x2's or 2x4's lumber for the frame work, with 1/4" plywood
or 1/2" chipboard as outer covering (do not use cardboard for covering because
another person's package could penetrate it and cause damage the engine inside),
and a couple of 2x4's or a cut-down
shipping pallet on the bottom so a forklift can move it
without damage. Make the crate compact as possible so it'll take up less
space, save on shipping charges and so it'll be easier to move around in
our shop. Fasten the engine oil pan mounting bolt holes to two sturdy 2x4's
on the base of the crate securely with 3/8" diameter bolts with wide flat
washers. It's also very important to install 2x4 wood bracing all around
the engine cylinder (front, rear and each side) stabilize it in the crate.
And for easy engine removal, PLEASE use
Phillips head drywall/sheetrock screws or better yet, use
hex head 1/4" lag bolts w/flat washers to fasten everything
on and in the crate. Be sure to include a note in a sealed plastic bag with
your name, complete and correct postal address, phone number, email address
(in case we have any questions) and a detailed description of how you want
the engine built and what it will be used for, and mention in the note any
other parts you may need.
When the work is completed, I'll contact you with the total including return shipping & handling. For payment options for parts ordered or services performed, or to make a donation to my websites, we accept cash (in person), USPS Postal Money Orders, cashier's checks, business checks, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express (please add 2.5% to the total for the credit/debit card processor's surcharge), Western Union Money Transfer or MoneyGram Money Transfers. (If the engine is for a specific purpose and parts must be special ordered, full payment will be required right after your order is placed or your debit/credit card will be charged for the full amount or as a deposit.) Or you can pay A-1 Miller's through PayPal. My PayPal account name is my email address, and be sure to mention in PayPal a description of what the payment is for. If sending a money order or cashier's check, please include a note in the envelope with your name, complete mailing address, phone number and a description of what the payment is for. My mailing address and phone number are below Ê. And we will ship your rebuilt engine/parts to you as soon as we receive your payment.
To ship a transaxle, this is easier. They don't require an enclosed crate. Just place the transaxle on the center of a shipping pallet (of the appropriate size) and stretch wrap (use low-cost ratchet nylon tie-downs) to securely fasten it to the pallet. Use at least 6 layers of stretch wrap or several tie-downs. This should work really well. The shipping weight of a Cub Cadet garden tractor cast iron case transaxle when strapped to a wooden pallet is approximately 215 lbs. [Return To Previous Paragraph, Section or Website]
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To place an order, send your parts for repairing, and/or
for FREE professional and honest technical customer service assistance and
support, please contact: A-1 Miller's Performance Enterprises | 1501
W. Old Plank Rd. | Columbia, MO (Missouri) 65203-9136 USA |
Phone: 1-573-554-9008 (new
number; land line) | 1-573-881-7229 (cell; call or text). Call in your order
or email us a list parts you need. Payment
Options. Please call Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm, Central time zone, except
holidays. If no answer, please try again later. (When speaking with Brian
on the phone, please be patient and understanding because I stutter.)
E-mail:
pullingtractor@aol.com.
A-1 Miller's shop is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm, Central time zone, with an appointment on weekends, except holidays. If you're the kind of person who don't trust delivery/shipping companies (mis)handling your high-dollar and fragile merchandise, you can make the long drive to A-1 Miller's shop to personally purchase parts, or drop off and/or pick up your carburetor, clutch assembly, engine parts, etc., for repairing and/or rebuilding. Or visit our new shop at 12091 N. Rt. B, Hallsville, MO 65255 to drop off your entire engine, transmission, transaxle, entire garden tractor, small motorized vehicle, etc. Please call, text or email me before coming so I'll be at my shop waiting for your arrival. When you visit our shop, you will be dealing directly with the owner for the best customer service. Directions to our (old) shop | 1501 West Old Plank Road, Columbia, MO - Google Maps or Map of 1501 West Old Plank Road, Columbia, MO by MapQuest. "The road to a [trusted] friend's house (or shop) is never long." Don't sacrifice quality workmanship for distance. [Return To Previous Paragraph, Section or Website]
By the way - As business is booming, we're going to relocate our business soon at 12091 N. Rt. B, Hallsville, MO 65255 with a bigger, better, fully insulated, heated and air-conditioned building/shop (shouse) so we can provide many more high quality parts and professional services, and hire more reliable and knowledgeable help to have our customer's parts orders fulfilled sooner, parts repairs and engine rebuilds performed promptly without delay. We will also offer custom welding fabrication jobs and other custom services. We will also provide pick up and delivery service and perform professional repairs for various small engines and lawn & garden equipment! Photos during construction of our new building/shop are posted here! 12091 N. Rt. B, Hallsville, MO 65255 - Google Maps
Payment Options, and We Ship to Canada and
Worldwide 
Item(s) in a package or cushioned envelope weighing less than 1 lb. is sent
by US Postal Service Airmail Letter Post for a 4-7 days delivery. Packaged
item(s) weighing over 1 lb. and up to 66 lb. is sent by US Postal Service
Airmail Parcel Post for a 4-10 days delivery. I cannot use the US Postal
Services' Flat Rate Priority Mail envelopes and boxes to ship outside U.S.
territories. Item(s) weighing over 67 lbs. or more is sent by FedEx Ground
or equivalent services. We try to keep our shipping cost to customers within
reason. Therefore, we don't ship our products in a fancy-looking package
with our company name and/or logo on it because most customers will just
toss it in the trash after they remove the contents. And being there is no
USPS tracking number outside the US, all I can do is make sure I write your
address correctly on the customs form and on your package.
My websites are not set up to process orders and accept payments. Therefore, for payment options, I accept cash (in person), USPS Postal Money Orders, cashier's checks, business checks, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express (please add 2.5% to the total amount for the credit/debit card processor's surcharge), Western Union Money Transfer or MoneyGram Money Transfers. If paying with a credit/debit card, please call me at either number above. To make a payment to me through PayPal, please click this link: https://www.paypal.me/PullingTractor. Or to make a payment to me (pullingtractor@aol.com) in the US through the Venmo. Or use Cash App or Zelle to make a payment to me (pullingtractor@aol.com). And be sure to mention in PayPal, Venmo or Cash App a description of what the payment is for with your full name, postal address, phone number and email address. If sending a money order or cashier's check, please include a note in the envelope with your name, complete mailing address, phone number, email address and a description of what the payment is for. I'll make a note of your order when I have all your information, and I may have to order some of the parts, which should take a few days to come in, but I will send everything on your list to you as soon as I have the parts in stock after I receive your payment.
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Governor Cross Shaft Bushings with 7/32" hole x 1/2-13 UNC
threads. Each fits various Kohler engine models K90/K91, K141, K160/K161,
Governor Cross Shaft Bushing
with 7/32" hole x 1/2-13 UNC threads. Fits Kohler engine model K181
w/specification # 301000-301045, and various later M8 engines with
Governor Cross Shaft Bushing
with 1/4" hole x 1/2-13 UNC threads. Fits all Kohler K-series and Magnum
engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361. Discontinued
Kohler part # 235476-S.
7/32" x 1/4" Diameter Governor
Cross Shafts. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, K181,
Alignment Washers and Spacer. Fits
Governor Cross Shaft listed above. Fits most Kohler engine models K141,
K160/K161, 
1/4" Diameter Governor Cross
Shafts. Fits all Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14,
K341, M16 and K361. IMPORTANT: Due to metal fatigue, sometimes the lever
on this shaft will break off. When this happens, the engine will run at wide
open throttle. So it'll be a good idea to weld the lever to the shaft. And
the entire engine must be completely disassembled to replace this part. Also,
before installing, apply oil or grease on shaft for smooth governor action
and less wear to shaft and/or bushing. Replaces discontinued Kohler part
# 237455 (cross shaft with groove and E-clip instead of spacer listed below).
OEM Kohler part # A-235256-S.
Alignment Spacers. Fits
Governor Cross Shaft listed above. Fits all Kohler engine models K241, M10,
K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361. Goes on governor cross shaft listed
above, and locates between governor cross shaft bushing (listed above) and
lever to maintain proper alignment of lever with center button on governor
gear assembly.
Governor Cross Shaft End
Bearing (Tiny Steel Bushing w/Blind Hole). Fits various Kohler engine
models K181, 
Nylon Governor Gear Assemblies
with
Nylon Governor Gear Assembly
with
Cast Iron Governor Gear Assembly
with
Hardened Steel Thrust Washers.
Recommended and suitable with a nylon governor gear assembly. Much harder
than a grade 8 flat washer. Dimensions: .032" thickness x .380" I.D. x .686"
O.D.
Bronze Thrust Washers. Recommended
and suitable with a cast iron governor gear assembly. Porous (absorbs oil)
and harder than cast iron. Dimensions: .063" thickness x .380" I.D. x .757"
O.D.
1-1/8" Steel Welch Expansion
Plugs. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161, K181,
Governor Stop Pin. Fits
Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K361, KT17
(first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21,
MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. Replace damaged-beyond-repair or lost welch
plug in block to access to governor gear stub shaft. Concave/dish-shape,
not cup-shape. Expands and flattens out with medium size ball peen hammer
when installed with
Push-In Nylon
Throttle Link Retaining Bushing. OEM Kohler part # 25 158 08-S. $4.50
each, plus shipping & handling.
NOTE: The tiny metal push-on
self-locking retaining clip/ring (part # 25 141 03-S) shown to the right
for the .080" diameter throttle link is no longer available from Kohler.
Use either of the nylon bushings listed above as a perfect replacement.
Lever-Action
Solid Wire Remote Throttle Control Cable Assemblies. Panel mount. Fits virtually
all wide and spread frame Cub Cadet garden tractor models 86, 108, 109, 128,
129, 149, 169, 800, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1250, 1450 and 1650.
Throttle Control Cable Assembly.
Panel mount. Fits Cub Cadet garden tractor models 582, 1050, 1204, 1210,
1211, 1282, 1710, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1872 and 2072. OEM Cub Cadet
part # 746-3002. $44.20 each, plus shipping & handling.
Push/Pull Solid Wire Remote
Choke Control Cable Assemblies. Fits all wide and spread frame Cub Cadet
garden tractors.
Choke Control Cable Assembly.
Fits Cub Cadet garden tractor models 482, 682, 782, 784, 1710, 1711, 1712,
1806, 1810, 1811, 1812 and 2072. OEM Cub Cadet part # 746-3001. $47.55
each, plus shipping & handling.
48" inner stranded wire cable
x 43" metal conduit housing assembly. $5.50 each, plus shipping &
handling.
Aluminum Locking Set Screw Collar
w/Embedded Trigger Magnet. Use with hall effect proximity sensors only.
$15.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
Flywheel End. High quality aftermarket. Dimensions: 1.250"
I.D. x 1.500" O.D. Replaces discontinued Kohler part # X-583-1-S.
$7.00 each, plus shipping & handling.
Flywheel End.
Dimensions: 1.500" I.D. x 2" O.D. Each included with complete
Fits Flywheel
End of Kohler engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first
design), KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. Also Fits PTO
End of Kohler engine models MV16, MV18 and MV20. Dimensions: 1.370" I.D.
x 1.780" O.D.
Bearing Plate Shim Gaskets. Fits Kohler K-series engine models
K241, K301, K321, K341 and K361. Will also fit Kohler Magnum engine models
M10, M12, M14 and M16 with
Oil Pan Gaskets. .030" Thickness.
Fits narrow base block Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14,
K341, M16 and K361 with a narrow cast aluminum or cast iron oil pan, or if
the block have been converted for use with a narrow base oil pan. Included
in complete 
Oil Pan Gasket. .060" Thickness.
Fits narrow base block Kohler K-series engine models K241, M10, K301, M12,
K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361. To be used with a pressed steel sheet metal
oil pan. Special use part; not included in complete engine rebuild gasket
set. When ordering, please specify if you have a wide or narrow base
block or oil pan. 
Fits wide base
block Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and
K361 with a wide base block. Included in complete
This basic small engine valve
seat cutting kit by Neway Manufacturing will make it so you can perform
professional valve jobs to restore full compression so the engine will start
quicker, idle smoothly, rev up with no hesitation, produce lots of power,
and run for a long time without stalling or dying (when the ignition timing
and carburetor adjustments are set correctly, too). Easy to use with accurate
results. This kit contains everything to recondition vintage small engine's
31º and 46º angle valve seats. The cutter angles are 31º and
46º, which allows an interference angle that provides a better seal
for 30º and 45º angle valve faces. Adjustable carbide steel cutters
for small and large diameter valve seats. Contact 
This deluxe small engine valve
seat cutting kit by Neway Manufacturing will make it so you can perform
professional valve jobs to restore full compression so the engine will start
quicker, idle smoothly, rev up with no hesitation, produce lots of power,
and run for a long time without stalling or dying (when the ignition timing
and carburetor adjustments are set correctly, too). Easy to use with accurate
results. This kit contains everything to recondition vintage small engine's
31º and 46º angle valve seats. The additional angle cutters will
help restore very worn valve seats to proper condition. The cutter angles
are 31º and 46º, which allows an interference angle that provides
a better seal for 30º and 45º angle valve faces. The additional
15º and 60º cutters will allow to adjust the contact area between
a worn valve seat with the valve face. Adjustable carbide steel cutters for
small and large diameter valve seats. Contact 
Exhaust Valves. Fits Kohler engine
models K141, K160/K161,
High Quality Aftermarket
K361 Intake and Exhaust Valve. Made of extremely hardened, heat-treated,
long-lasting material. Can be used as intake or exhaust valve. Dimensions:
head diameter: 1.437"; overall length: 4.165"±; face angle: 45º.
Has 8mm chrome-plated stem. Requires 8mm 
A-1 Miller's High Quality
Aftermarket Intake Valve. Fits Kohler engine models KT17 (first design),
KT17 Series II, MV16, M18 and MV18. 45º face angle, 8mm diameter stem;
requires 8mm 
A-1 Miller's High Quality
Aftermarket Intake Valve. Fits Kohler engine models KT19 (first design),
KT19 Series II, and early M20 and MV20. 45º face angle. This valve can
be used for the intake or exhaust to match a 46º seat, if desired. Has
an 8mm diameter stem; requires 8mm 
High Quality Valve Lapping Tools
with Wooden Contoured Grip. After the valve faces and seats have been
professionally recut or reground in a valve refacer machine and valve seats
recut or reground with a valve seat grinder/grinding stone, and valve clearances
have been set to specifications, apply
Stock (centered) Cast Iron Valve
Guides. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
Stock (centered) Cast Iron Valve
Guides. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341,
M16, K482, K532 and K582. Dimensions: .310" I.D. x .629" O.D. x 2.135" overall
length. NOTE: Use my 
Cast Iron Valve Guides. Fits
Kohler engine model K361 cylinder head.
Stock (centered) Cast Iron Valve
Guides. Fits Kohler engine models MV16, KT17, KT17 Series II, KT19, KT19
Series II, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. NOTE: Use my
For Kohler engine models K241,
M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361. This particular cam profile
design is suitable for heavy lawn and garden work, snow removal, etc., or
stock competition pulling to provide more torque (lugging power) and improved
engine performance from 3,800 to 4,200 RPM. The lobes on this cam are not
welded up. They are professionally and precision reground on a cam grinding
machine to have the factory stock lift, but with slightly increased duration,
which makes it perform best around 4,000 RPM. This cam will pass tech for
a stock cam. It will add about 3 more horsepower and 2 ft. lbs. of torque
to an average stock engine with more lugging power than the OEM Kohler K361
cam.
This cast cam
performs best with our performance
BLUE valve springs (listed below
Ê; to prevent fuel spray out the carburetor
and lifter chatter), race-quality retainers (or the OEM Kohler stamped steel
retainers), quality valve job, ports made larger, and a reworked carburetor
with a bored-out venturi for maximum performance for competition pulling.
If there's any restriction of airflow in and out of the combustion chamber,
the cam will not perform at 100% efficiency. This cam builds up the compression
about 6% more than the K361 cam, and approximately 11% more than the flathead
engine cams at around 4,000 RPM. This cam sounds just like an OEM Kohler
stock cam. You can't hear the difference out the exhaust. The duration and
centerline of the lobes on this cam helps the engine produce the most power
and torque between 3,600-4,500 RPM. At higher RPM, due to the limited duration,
no substantial gain in power or torque will result. If the engine is built
to the max, tractor is geared correctly and traction is adequate, engine
shouldn't bog down much with this cam. It'll keep pumping out the ponies
right out the gate! Use with the OEM Kohler 1" base lifters. When reusing
lifters, roughen lifter faces with 600 grit sandpaper in an erratic pattern
to produce a new wear pattern and so the lifters will rotate slightly with
every lift to prevent wear to the cam lobes. Use the
Designed specifically for Kohler
engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361 competition
pulling engines. This is a much more aggressive camshaft than listed above.
The lobes are hard-surface welded on an OEM Kohler cast cam, then professionally
and precision ground on a
OEM Kohler Valve Springs designed
specially for Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
OEM Kohler Valve Springs designed specially for Kohler K-series
and Magnum engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341, M16, K361,
K482, K532 and K582. Each have dampening end to lessen harmonic vibrations
at higher RPM. Recommended for general lawn and garden use or snow removal.
Suitable for up to 3,600± RPM with cam having stock lift.
OEM Kohler Valve Springs designed
specially for Kohler KT-series and Magnum engine models MV16, KT17, KT17
Series II, KT19, KT19 Series II, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. Has no dampening
end. Recommended for general lawn and garden use or snow removal. Suitable
for up to 3,600± RPM with cam having stock lift. 1-9/16" uncompressed
height; use only with valve rotator. Rotator recommended for exhaust
valve to scrape away any carbon deposits lodged between valve face and seat
to prevent burning of valve.
Stock
Base Adjustable Valve Lifters/Tappets. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10,
K301, M12, K321, M14, K341 and M16. Dimensions: 1.060" base diameter x .6225"
stem diameter x 2.750"-3.000" overall (adjustable) length. Use for OEM Kohler
stock or performance cams with up to .340" lift. Set valve clearances with
piston positioned at TDC on compression stroke.
Valve Lifters/Tappets. Replace
worn lifter(s) to prevent erratic valve action and/or premature cam lobe
wear. Non-adjustable; grind end of valve stems with piston positioned at
TDC on compression stroke to set valve clearances.
New 1/2" Diameter Expansion Cup Plugs for Cam Pin Hole on Flywheel
End of Engine. Each fits Kohler Magnum engine models M10-M16.
Gaskets for Crankcase Breather
Assembly/Cover. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
Inner Gaskets for Crankcase
Breather Reed Plate. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K330/K331,
K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361.
Outer Gaskets for Crankcase
Breather Cover. Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K330/K331,
K321, M14, K341, M16 and K361.
Gaskets for Crankcase Breather
Assembly and Cover. Fits Kohler engine models MV16, KT17 (first design),
KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II, KT21, M18, MV18, M20
and MV20.
Crankcase Breather Reed Valve.
Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K330/K331, K321, M14, K341,
M16 and K361. Replace damaged or rusted reed valve to prevent loss of oil
through breather vent hole, prevent outside dust and dirt from being drawn
into crankcase, and maintain crankcase vacuum so engine will produce more
power. OEM Kohler part # 235047-S.
Old Style Replacement Neoprene
Rubber Umbrella Check Valve and Crankcase Breather Plate w/Umbrella Check
Valve used on Kohler KT-series and Magnum opposed twin cylinder engine models
KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II,
KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. Replace deteriorated rubber umbrella
check valve to prevent loss of oil through breather vent hole, prevent outside
dust and dirt from entering crankcase and maintain crankcase vacuum so engine
will produce more power. NOTE: The old style breather with the umbrella
valve works just as well as the new style breather with the steel reed valve.
So if the umbrella valve of your breather is damaged, it can be replaced.
NOTE: It cost less to just replace the umbrella valve than the entire breather
plate with the steel reed valve.
New Style Crankcase Breather
Plate with Steel Reed Valve. Fits Kohler KT-series and Magnum opposed twin
cylinder engine models KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design),
KT19 Series II, KT21, MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. Each listed below replaces
OEM Kohler part # 52 254 07. NOTE: The two items listed below are basically
the same with different part numbers and prices.
Crankcase Breather Oil Control Baffle Shield and Reed Stop.
Fits Kohler AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241, K301, K321, K341, K361 with
the 
1/2" Metal Hole Plug.
Use to block-off/plug AQS breather vent hole in base of
A-1 Miller's Professional
Repair Service - Install Heli-Coil thread repair insert in stripped-out
14mm spark plug hole if not larger than 5/8" in diameter. No need to purchase
another hard-to-find high dollar cylinder head that's in good condition.
304 stainless steel w/200,000 psi tensile strength. Includes resurfacing
of head on a wide, flat
A-1 Miller's Professional
Repair Service - Weld up excessively enlarged spark plug threaded hole,
machine [lump of] welding even with head, and professionally drill and tap
new 14mm spark plug threads perpendicular with the head. The welding process
involves grinding away the impurities in the aluminum, and the aluminum welding
becomes integrated with or part of the aluminum in the head, resulting in
superior bonding with no separation whatsoever. No need to purchase another
hard-to-find high dollar cylinder head that's in good condition. Includes
resurfacing of head on a wide, flat
Repair loose valve seat with
a new BRONZE valve seat. FYI - A
replacement pressed-in steel valve seat will loosen, without a doubt,
after a short time in an aluminum cylinder head, even if it's professionally
installed. But a replacement pressed-in bronze seat will NOT loosen when
professionally installed because the "roughness" of bronze surface grips
or adheres to aluminum much better than the "slick" surface of a steel seat.
Plus, being bronze is actually harder than cast iron, it will wear very little
and hold up to extreme heat, even for the exhaust side. $75.00
each for parts and labor, plus return shipping & handing.
Head gasket. High quality
aftermarket. Discontinued Kohler part # 45 052 02-S. $24.00 each,
plus shipping & handling.
Kohler engine model K361
(OHV 18hp) Cylinder Head Assembly. Professionally rebuilt and fully
assembled. Includes valves, springs, rotators, stabilizers and keepers. Cleaned
and resurfaced on a wide, flat
OEM Kohler Cylinder Head Studs.
Fits Kohler engine models K241, M10, K301, M12, K321, M14, K341 and M16.
Dimensions of each stud: 3/8-16 UNC (coarse thread) threads; 3-1/4" overall
length; short threaded length: 5/8"; long threaded length: 1-7/8". NOTE:
OEM Kohler head studs can be reused multiple times. These will not stretch
overtime and are not
"
Steel Spacers for 2-1/2" Length
Head Bolts or Studs (listed above). Most commonly used when replacing an
OEM Kohler K241, K301 or K321 cylinder head with bolt hole bosses that's
the same height as the cooling fins with a cylinder head with recessed bolt
hole bosses when using a gas tank mounting bracket or other kind of flat
bracket. IMPORTANT: Place spacer above thick flat washer on cylinder
head. Dimensions: 13/32" I.D. x 5/8" O.D. x 5/8" height.
Drill and tap flywheel end of
Kohler K-series crankshaft for installation of 3/8" bolt when threads on
integrated 5/8" stud are damaged beyond rethreading or when 5/8" stud breaks
off. No need to purchase another high-dollar, hard to find crankshaft. Precision
work performed in large metal lathe. Hardware include: 3/8-24 UNF grade 8
bolt, split lock washer and 3/8" x 5/8" adapter step washer. $55.00
for labor and hardware.
Drill and tap flywheel end of
Kohler K-series crankshaft for installation of 5/8" threaded steel stud when
threads on integrated 5/8" stud are damaged beyond rethreading or when 5/8"
stud breaks off. No need to purchase another high-dollar, hard to find
crankshaft. Precision work performed in large metal lathe. Hardware include:
Installation of 5/8-18 UNF stud, self-locking flywheel retaining nut and
extra thick flat washer. $75.00 for labor and hardware.
Cub Cadet garden tractor hub
adapters with 5/8" center hole (early K-series), w/o pulley, w/dowel pin.
Rectangular Steel
Flywheel/Crankshaft Key. Fits Kohler engine models K241, K301 and K321 made
in 1972 and earlier with the 8" diameter flywheel and starter/generator.
Also fits Kohler engine models K330/K331. Dimensions: 3/16" wide x 1/4" tall
x 1-3/8" length. IMPORTANT: Thoroughly clean tapers inside flywheel and
on crankshaft before installing flywheel!
Square Steel Flywheel/Crankshaft
Keys. Fits Kohler engine models K141, K160/K161,
Woodruff (Semicircular) Steel
Flywheel/Crankshaft Key. Fits most OHV aluminum block Kohler engines. Dimensions:
3/16" wide x 5/8" length. IMPORTANT: Thoroughly clean tapers inside flywheel
and on crankshaft before installing flywheel!
Bolt-On Header Pipe Kits for
Kohler Engine Models K341 or M16. For competition pulling engines with
stock-size or oversize valves running at 4,000 RPM or at wide open throttle.
High grade durable and galvanized-coated mild steel pipe resists rust and
will not rust or discolor, even from exhaust heat. Has a 90º, 4" radius
bend; each pipe extends 8" from exhaust port to midway of bend for plenty
of hood clearance and measures 18" upward from midway of bend. Kit includes
1-1/2" O.D. x 1-3/8" I.D. x 30" overall length header pipe, 2-3/4" O.D. x
1-1/2" I.D. x 3/16"± thickness round mounting flange and two 5/16-18
UNC grade 8 hex head bolts. 1" length of pipe inserts inside exhaust port
covering internal NPT threads for unrestricted airflow. Flange fastens directly
to engine block without a round mounting adapter and clamp, just like automotive
engines with headers. No gasket required; use
Install Oversize Intake
and Exhaust Valves in Single Cylinder OEM [Kohler] Engine Block:
$250.00 - $300.00 (depending on size of valves and if offset
guide is required for intake valve) labor, plus return shipping. Oversize
valves extra charge.
These custom-made solid motor mounts replaces deteriorated
OEM "ISO" rubber engine mounts, which is usually associated with a damaged
"flexible" 3-pin clutch drive plate and damaged clutch components. They are
also a must for competition pulling! Fits IH Cub Cadet "Quiet Line" garden
tractor models 482, 800, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1204, 1210, 1211, 1250, 1282,
1340, 1450 and 1650. If the engine in your tractor is mounted on angled cradles
with rubber mounts between the cradles and tractor frame, then these are
what your tractor need.
Small engine technology
has changed a lot since the Kohler K-series and Magnum engines were made.
A-1 Miller's highly trained and skilled technicians can rebuild your ordinary
lawn and garden engine or competition pulling engine with new technological
parts so it'll produce more power and last longer than the factory anticipated.
We also build engines from scratch and rebuild customer's complete engines
anywhere from OEM factory stock, to 4,000± RPM governed, to open RPM
Hot-Stock, Stock-Altered, Missouri Super Stock, V-twin and 50 ci Modified
competition pulling engines. We can build a quality, competition engine for
you, or rebuild your engine however you want. Just tell A-1 Miller's know
how you're going to use your tractor or equipment and your engine will be
built to suit your needs. And if it's required in your association/club
sanctioning engine rules or not, ALWAYS install a safety shield made of adequate
thickness and material for each side of the engine fastened to the tractor
frame securely in case of connecting rod failure
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Professional Repair or Rebuild
Service for Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-twin aluminum block engine
(horizontal or vertical shaft) to OEM factory specifications at governed
3,600 RPM for general lawn and garden use, snow removal or mild competition
pulling. Only high quality machine work is performed and replacement parts
are installed! All baffle shields (sheet metal) will need to be removed before
bringing or shipping engine to A-1 Miller's.
Professional Repair or Rebuild
Service for Kohler engine models K90/K91 cast iron block flathead engine
to OEM factory specifications at 4,000± governed RPM (for general lawn
and garden use). Only high quality machine work is performed and replacement
parts are installed! All baffle shields (sheet metal) will need to be removed
before bringing or shipping engine to A-1 Miller's.
Professional Repair or Rebuild Service for Kohler K-series
engine models K141, K160/K161, K181 and Magnum M8 cast iron block flathead
engine to OEM factory specifications at governed 3,600 RPM for general lawn
and garden use, snow removal or mild competition pulling. Only high quality
machine work is performed and replacement parts are installed! All baffle
shields (sheet metal) will need to be removed before bringing or shipping
engine to A-1 Miller's. 
Kohler K-series
or Kohler AQS "Quiet Line" engine models K241, K301, K321, K341, and Magnum
models M10, M12, M14 and M16. Only high quality machine work is performed
and replacement parts are installed! Depending on application, flywheel,
starter, baffle shields (sheet metal), etc., may or may not be included with
engine (short block). When purchasing an engine, you can come to pick it
up at A-1 Miller's (new) shop at 12091 N. Rt. B, Hallsville, MO 65255, or
have it shipped to your address in a sturdy, wooden crate. Price of engine:
$2,500 - $3,500±, depending on engine model and specification number
(application), and make and model of garden tractor or equipment. Constructing
crate and FedEx Ground shipping is extra charge. Trade-ins accepted.
IMPORTANT: 
Professional Rebuild Service
for Kohler engine model K361 OHV for general lawn and garden use, snow removal
or mild competition pulling. Only high quality machine work is performed
and replacement parts are installed! All baffle shields (sheet metal) will
need to be removed before bringing or shipping engine to A-1 Miller's.
Professional Repair or Rebuild
Service for Kohler KT-series and Magnum opposed twin cylinder engine models
KT17 (first design), KT17 Series II, KT19 (first design), KT19 Series II,
MV16, M18, MV18, M20 and MV20. to OEM factory specifications at up to governed
3,600 RPM for general lawn and garden use, snow removal or mild competition
pulling. Only high quality machine work is performed and replacement parts
are installed! All baffle shields (sheet metal) will need to be removed before
bringing or shipping engine to A-1 Miller's.
Professional Repair or Rebuild
Service for Kohler engine models K482, K532 and K582 opposed twin cylinder
(flathead) engines to OEM factory specifications at up to governed 3,600
RPM for general lawn and garden use, snow removal or mild competition pulling.
Only high quality machine work is performed and replacement parts are installed!
All baffle shields (sheet metal) will need to be removed before bringing
or shipping engine to A-1 Miller's.
Professional OEM Repair
or Rebuild Service for Kohler Command V-Twin CH18-CH25, CH620-CH730, CH740,
CH750, CV17-CV25, CV620-CV730, CV740, CV750, Kohler Command Pro V-Twin CV940,
CV960, CV980, CV1000, CH735, CH26, CH745, ECH630-ECH749, including various
other Kohler V-Twin models not listed. Only high quality machine work is
performed and replacement parts are installed! All baffle shields (sheet
metal) will need to be removed before bringing or shipping engine to A-1
Miller's. 
Professional OEM Repair or
Rebuild Service for Generac V-Twin Engine Models 005682-0, 0E3480, 0E4328,
389cc, 5625-0, GH-220, GH-410, GN-190, GN-220, GN-320, GN-360, GN-410, GT-760,
GT-990, GTH-990, GTV-760 and GTV-990. Only high quality machine work is performed
and replacement parts are installed! All baffle shields (sheet metal) will
need to be removed before bringing or shipping engine to A-1 Miller's.
Garden tractor competition pulling
engine technology has changed a lot through the years. We can rebuild your
Kohler pulling engine with new technological parts so it'll produce more
power, be more competitive on the track and last longer than anticipated.
The engines listed below are high output 10hp (K241), 12hp (K301), 14hp (K321)
or 16hp (K341) Kohler engines, built and designed for competition pulling
only, not general lawn and garden use.
