how many foot pounds to torque head bolts on k301
 

Hey guys anyone know the correct amount of foot pounds to torque the head bolts to on a kohler k301 engine i am replacing the head gasket on my 124 thanks

25-30 foot lbs. :beerchug:

Make shure you use the right torque sequence, or it will blow again.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=5656

This link should help it's in the tech section

You have to torque them down in sequence.

Here's a diagram for the K301. I usually tighten them snug and torque them down in sequence.

Don't forget to run about 15 min. then allow to cool down and then retorque.

And in case you don't know, run it up to operating temp maybe even 2 times, let it cool and re torque or it will leak.

Ha,You type faster than me!

No. Follow the service manual, which is available free from Kohler's website:ThumbsUp: That's where Kelpie's picture came from.

ok thanks matt

Yes, that's where I got my information from when I posted to this thread earlier. :beerchug:

I wouldn't, ya might snap a bolt, pull threads, and it will still leak.
just take the time to do it right, then you will not have to make time to do it again. we all have been there done that,and it werent purdy.
The gasket compresses when it gets hot conforming to the surfaces.
a while back I honked the head bolts down on a M-18, going #5 over max thinking I'll get away without retorking,--- and it worked!!
i got about 3 mowings-- maybe 8-9 hours out of it them,then I bought new gaskets and did it again because they were leaking and retorquing didn't work.
They were damaged.