The flywheel is behind the little pulley, the grass screen and the blower housing. I have to get the grass screen off first, then the blower housing will come off. Then I’ll have access to the flywheel. How do I get that little pulley and the grass screen off? I have to do that first.

Have you removed the flywheel nut? You can't take off the pulley or the
grass screen without taking off the nut. Pull the nut and you can move on
with your project.

Ken

Got the nut yesterday, I was able to use a three jaw puller on the grass screen. It slipped off before I even got the puller tight. I see that it is indexed with a little steel dowel. Now, what size are the holes to pull the flywheel? Even though I ask many questions, I always check my shop manuals before posting here. A 1/4-20 bolt is too small, and a 5/16-18 seems too big. I have a tap and die set, but I just want to clean threads, not damage the hole. I bought a flywheel puller today.

I wish I knew what to tell you on the hole size but I don't know. And
nothing apart to check either. trial and error time. If you use the puller
much you will end up with a pretty good assortment of bolts.
Good Luck

Ken

If 1/4 is too small then the 5/16" is prolly right, but the threads are prolly plugged with many years of debris'
Use your 5/16" tap carefully, and you can clean them up.
Might want to first clean with an icepick and air pressure.:bigthink:

Thanks for the helping this newbie guys. :American Flag 1:

They are 5/16-18. See post #24 https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...514#post514514

:beerchug:

Awesome. I have the engine block stripped all the way down. I’m taking it to a machine shop this week.

Sweet! I would definitely print out the relevant sections of the Kohler rebuild manual and highlight the appropriate dimensions and clearances, at least if the shop doesn’t do a lot of old Kohler stuff. The less guessing and calling you they have to do, the better for all involved.

My $0.02 :BlahBlah:

I dropped it off Thursday. He’s been around as long as I can remember and his shop is still at the same location. I asked him if he needed the manual, he said nope I have one. He did say he's going to double check my cylinder bore measurements then call me to advise on a 010, 020 or 030 piston. He also needs me to bring the new valves too for the valve seat work. As I was writing this, I thought of asking him to ensure the top of the block is nice and square too. Thoughts guys?