K321 No Balance Shafts

[wyldewon]

Were any of the K321 engines produced without the balance shafts and gears?

I just removed the oil pan from one and no shafts or gears. This is a single owner engine and he bought it new from a local dealer. He says the engine has never had any work or repairs done to it.

Kohler

Model K321AQS
Spec 60312d
Serial 9327569

Thanks.

[Billy-O]

Once upon a time.....

The balance gears were introduced in the K series at some point in the 1960's and then eventually phased out somewhat in the quietline years, particularly the K321AQS. I don't know the full history.

It's better not to have them... be happy!

[West Valley G]

I have 3 321s and none of them had the balance gears. 124, and 125 models.

Ken

[DSarow]

I have a K-301 in a 125,it doesn't even have the factory machining for the gears

[wyldewon]

Originally Posted by Billy-O

Once upon a time.....

The balance gears were introduced in the K series at some point in the 1960's and then eventually phased out somewhat in the quietline years, particularly the K321AQS. I don't know the full history.

It's better not to have them... be happy!

Thanks for the response

[wyldewon]

Thank You for the info

[wyldewon]

Thanks for the info. I'm an old dog but I'm learning!

[wyldewon]

Thanks for the help!

[wyldewon]

Thanks to everyone, I had to read the instruction on how to quick reply. I hope it works

[wyldewon]

Thanks for the reply