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Old 03-29-2012, 06:57 PM
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Default Where do I get a K-Kohler Rebuild Kit ??

I see the rebuild kits on Ebay with aftermarket parts, but,

Does anyone offer one with OEM Kohler parts!!??

I want to rebuild a K301.

The local motorcycle shop will measure the existing engine and bore to match fit the kit I get for $50.

I would hate to buy aftermarket if I can get Kohler for $100 more.

Anyone have experience with the aftermarket kits??
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Old 03-29-2012, 07:12 PM
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I've rebuilt two kohlers (12 & 14 horse) with after market kits. No problems so far. Both motors were bored ten over.
Both times the machine shop wanted the piston for a final fit.
Both motors run just as they should. I don't use the aftermarket seals or headgasket that comes with the kit, instead replace those parts with OEM Kohler. No worries
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Old 03-29-2012, 08:06 PM
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CAD Rich and Chris should have rebuild kits. Call or email them and their awesome site sponsers!
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Old 03-29-2012, 08:23 PM
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As said the sponsors or try your local NAPA store. They can get OEM Kohler kits as well as aftermarket.
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Old 03-29-2012, 09:05 PM
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I've rebuilt two kohlers (12 & 14 horse) with after market kits. No problems so far. Both motors were bored ten over.
Both times the machine shop wanted the piston for a final fit.
Both motors run just as they should. I don't use the aftermarket seals or headgasket that comes with the kit, instead replace those parts with OEM Kohler. No worries
here...

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I purchased an Ebay kit and the rings never seated. Rebuilt correctly with Kohler parts and it runs as it should now.
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Old 03-29-2012, 11:13 PM
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Ive done only a couple with kohler parts and 4-5 with aftermarket parts (stens) they all work great, put quite a few hours on a couple of them and no problems.
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What about valves,

Regular or Stellite??
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Old 03-29-2012, 11:53 PM
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If your goin to run it alot and hard i think you wana go with stellite for the exhaust, regular is fine for the intake, at least thats what an older guy that rebuilt kohlers for a living told me i think.
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