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Old 11-06-2025, 09:54 AM
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Default Pinning Kohler M18 governor shaft
Hi All,
Anybody done this? Kohler Technical Svc Bulletin 246: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EG6X...
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Old 11-06-2025, 11:27 AM
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I've done it many times successfully.
But as old as these motors are now, if it was one the few that had the hole on the big side of the tolerance, and the plug was on the small side of specifications, combined with overheating of the engine, it would have failed a LONG time ago.
If you choose to do the mod because you have OCD, have at it.

But I would leave enough of the roll pin sticking out to grasp it with vice grips
so the next mechanic can remove it.
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Old 11-06-2025, 11:41 AM
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Any trouble driving the roll pin in or getting the hole drilled straight?
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No problem, the roll pin will follow the hole.
Drill the hole so you have room for the hammer to hit it, it does not need to be perfectly square or at exactly right angles.
I only do it when the engine is out and being overhauled.
I set it up in the Bridgeport mill because its convenient.
Again,
It was a fix for a problem with some machining tolerances at the factory.
Wasn't like it was a design flaw.
That engine was put into many many applications including skid steers, irrigation pumps, power generating plants and on and on.
Including many manufactures of various equipment.
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Old 11-06-2025, 12:23 PM
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Yeah, no drill press here. Engine is in as I am still heating/cooling before I retorque head bolts after gasket change. Looks easy enough to do with it in with a little disassembly. Thanks
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Did it today, no big deal other than having to run out for another cobalt drill bit. Checked governor adjustment while i was at it.
Thanks for the responses, George.

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