[poncho62]

I have my K341 out of my Ford LGT in our machine shop at work. It needs a piston, rod , gaskets etc.....The prices for Kohler or even Stens parts are ridiculous up here in Canada. We are debating trying one of those rebuild kits offered on eBay. With shipping, exchange, customs etc, its still going to be about $250 Cdn, but thats just about what they want for a rod up here.

Engine Rebuild Master Kit w Valves for Kohler K341 16HP M16 w 16HP Rod not 12hp | eBay

Engine Rebuild Kit for Kohler 16HP K341 and M16 with An Actual 16HP Rod not 12hp | eBay

Has anyone try these kits and what was your luck with them?

 

[poncho62]

Or.....any suggestions for cheaper parts sources up here in Canada

 

[CADplans]

Just my respectful opinion, but, if I invest
the $$$ for machine work,
the effort to clean the engine up
the time to do the project
Hmmmmmm :dunno:

There is a LOT invested here, more than just the cost of parts.
I do not want this project to come out bad because of saving money on parts.

I guess I just hate to fail,,,, :sidelaugh

NOW, what I have done is simply search for great running factory original engine equipped machines.

I sold the ones that needed rebuild, and replaced with low hour good runners.

Actually, other than one machine I REALLY wanted, I ended up money ahead getting the better machines.

It takes hunting, there is no button to push that says "Buy Now",,, but it was WAY less work, IMHO,,,

 

[poncho62]

The machine work isn't costing me much....With my employee discount, I am looking at about 50% of regular price. We have turned the crank .010 under and block is already .020 over, so may have to go .030

 

[oldsarge]

I used that exact kit on my 341 a year ago.added an after market [email protected]$60 and a carburator for $80 Runs STRONG!!!! no problems $50 dollars for machine work,$130 for kit + afew hrs time .Good for another 40 years.Use non-detergent oil for break in..:thThumbsU
AC416s for snoblowing,push blade,belly blade,moldboard plow,and tiller

 

[nick4030]

I havent used those kits, but I have rebuilt several of them with aftermarket parts from Pats small engines PSEP.biz and had excellent results. I wondered if it was a good idea, until I read Brian Miller's articles on the subject. Use them with pride lol.

 

[Alleyyooper]

Give these people a try.

Kohler Rebuild Kits

Cheapest place I found for my K301

 

[38racing]

I get a lot of parts from this place near Belleville , Ontario. After a few orders I also got a discount. Unfortunately it looks like they don't have the K341 kit.
Banta Saw - Small Engine Parts and Accessories

 

[poncho62]

Ordered the kit today, with valves....will see how it goes

 

[Shadetree2000]

was wondering how your rebuild went. im looking at the same kit for my k

 

[poncho62]

I have it running now...have run it for an hour or so.......it went together well. No trouble at all with the kit parts. Had some carb problems, but those are ironed out now

 

[Shadetree2000]

Awesome good to hear. Makes me more confident in purchasing the kit thanks.

 

[Rohan]

I have 4 kohler k181s to build. I am glad to see this

 

[poncho62]

I have a K321 that is smoking bad......its next

 

[tomw0]

Poncho, you said you 'ordered the kit', but you did not specify who you were ordering from. Could you enlighten the rest of the readers of your source, and the observed quality of the included parts?
I am not looking to rebuild anything right now, knock on formica, but may in the future.
thanks
tom

 

[poncho62]

Poncho, you said you 'ordered the kit', but you did not specify who you were ordering from. Could you enlighten the rest of the readers of your source, and the observed quality of the included parts?
I am not looking to rebuild anything right now, knock on formica, but may in the future.
thanks
tom

From the seller in the original post.....

Engine Rebuild Master KIT W Valves FOR Kohler K341 16HP M16 W 16HP ROD NOT 12HP | eBay

bakt4kids (70287 )
Wauseon, Ohio