You can use the 12 or 14 HP Kohler or the harder to find 16 HP Briggs.As you stated,you will need a flange mount block and 1 1/8 crank.You can use an 1" crank if you use the 1' flywheel.
You can use the 12 or 14 HP Kohler or the harder to find 16 HP Briggs.As you stated,you will need a flange mount block and 1 1/8 crank.You can use an 1" crank if you use the 1' flywheel.Looking at the orginal K-361 engine on my PK and there are very few parts available and I would like to change over to something else. I called my local Kohler dealer and they told me that there is not a replacement for this engine in the Kohler line or any other line of engines he has. I could change over to one of the new Kohler 18 (single or twin cylinder) but there is no way to put the front PTO on the new engines. I am considering getting rid of the belly mower and just using the tractor for pulling and garden work. I can always use my Gravelys for grass cutting and bush hogging. Does anyone know of an engine that will fit this tractor? The replacment will have to have the boss cut in the crankcase for bell housing aligment and have the correct crankshaft size.
BUD
Where is this place located? I found a place called Kustom in Minerva Ohio over this passed summer from Ebay also. I emailed first then talked over the phone. They rebuilt my 9 hrs briggs off my 65 Jim Dandy and did a fine job. They did a 20 over bore and rebuilt the carb. I got it back, took it home, bolted it on and remade all the wiring. I replaced everything electrical and cleaned out the gas tank while it was down. Then I added oil, and she was running in 5 minutes. No smoke. No strange noises. I ran a few tanks of gas through it so far and been pullin everyhing under the sun. My daughter pulls the tracor locally also. So I guess to make a short story long, if there in Minirva Ohio, I would say they'll treat you right.I found Kustomsmallengine.com while looking at Gravely stuff on e-bay. They will build me a remanufactured 14HP COMPLETE, add oil and drop in for $1000.00. I am really considering this because if I do this engine swap, I will be rid of that troublesome 18 HP K-361 that you can't get parts for and no wants to fool with.
Has anyone had dealings with Kustomsmallengine.com? They knew what a PK was and what was needed to make a drop in fit. I asked many questions and they were able to answer 99% of them. Very knowledgeable people.
I value any input good or bad.
BUD