1983 Kohler KT17 24193
 

I am trying to find the front crank seal. I have found two part numbers I think:52 032 07 and 52 032 10. Can anyone enlighten me as to the correct one. I got these numbers off of another site, but the diagram was a little confusing as to the correct seal. Some one mentioned about diagrams on this site, but I can,t find them. Thanks.

At the top of this page you will see "cubcadet parts lookup"
go there and you will get the correct numbers.
Yes there are two flywheel seals.
The KT1's series 1, used a smaller seal dia. for the crankshaft than did the later
Series II and magnums.
The pto end uses the same seal early or late.

Kt17
 

I tried that function. Could not find the KT17 series diagram. Could be my lack of Computer skills.lol

Just tried the function again. Not seeing it. Any help would be appreciated.

Here is a link to Series 1 parts manual. Scroll down to KT17-KT-19-KT21.
Page 16 of that manual looks to be the 52-032-10 using the spec number you posted.
https://www.kohler-engine-parts.opee...wnload-p-12023

You are correct. It is confusing. From the old Paper Manual, it "appears" that there was a change in the seal depending on the Chassis Serial Number of the tractor.

I will still keep looking for a better answer.

Further research indicates the front Oil Seal is: KH-52-032-10-S

Thats the manual I found.

I will check my Chassis # in a few minutes

My Chassis Model # has nine numbers, not six.

Why are you worried about chassis numbers??

Who is on first?:biggrin2:
The front seal is really the back seal,-- meaning toward the rear of the tractor
Be careful.

The " rear" seal is the PTO/crankcase cover seal.-- toward the front of the tractor.
Just to keep everyone on the same page.
Some parts reference's continually mix them up.
If one is replacing both seals there is no problem.

Then again, to thicken the plot, if it were a Case tractor the front seal would be on the front,
but if it were a Wheel Horse the front seal would be on the side. :bash2::HeadScratch::Duh:

I went by what.....Kohler.....calls it. After all, they should know.

And if it was a KT 17 vertical engine, the flywheel seal would be the top seal.
Thus the designation flywheel end or PTO end.:bigthink:

Don't matter how you designate it because one things for sure, that is....
The one that needs replaced is always the one that takes the most work to get to. :crap:

Well I ordered seal 52 032 10 S. We'll see if it fits. Thanks for all the help.

Post a picture of the tag on your tractor frame.

Yep you are correct. I ordered the front seal, by diagram, (52 032 10 s) which is actually the rear seal. So now I ordered the rear seal , by diagram, (X-583-5) to put on the front of the motor PTO side. Who would have guessed. Thanks

Who would of guessed? ME!
The front of that engine is the flywheel end, the rear is the pto end. No matter if it is on top,in a vertical application, sideways or longitudinal mounted,--- or cub decided to drive off the flywheel end.
No harm done, if it was time to replace one, it is time to replace the other, and you already have one now.
Now if you happened to removed the crankcase cover while changing the PTO seal and it had a paper gasket between it and the block, replace it with a paper gasket. If it had RTV as sealant use RTV to reseal it. Make sure you put the seal in deep enough so the centering tabs on the PTO clutch have a place to fit into. but not too deep. Use RTV sparingly if you use it. More is worse not better,---- ALWAYS!!
As it gets into oil passages and clogs them causing catatastropic engine failure. :bigeyes:
FWIW: Kohler wrote the service manual/parts lists for their engine, no matter who purchased it and installed it in various ways.

You sure did have it right. Waiting on the rear seal which is on the front PTO side. lol :bigeyes:Thanks for all the help