K161 Points Push Pin

[gscott]

I purchased a used K161 short block and need some help with the Points Push "pin" or "rod".

Does anyone know if a Push pin from a K241 will fit or is it the same part.

Or does anyone know the original part # for a K161?

Thanks

[J-Mech]

Well..... the 161 block and the 241 block are very different in size. The points push rod carries a different part number for the 161, and I'm about 99.999999% sure they are more than just different part numbers. Pretty sure the 241 rod is longer.

Go to Cub Cadet's website and look up the part number you seek. You can also look on Kohler engine site. No reason for us to do it for you....

[gscott]

Thanks J-Mech.

Just getting into the Cubs. Recently got my first, a 71.

I appreciate the direction on where to look up info for these machines. Still learning what resources are out there.

[sir_lancealot]

Originally Posted by gscott

Thanks J-Mech.

Just getting into the Cubs. Recently got my first, a 71.

I appreciate the direction on where to look up info for these machines. Still learning what resources are out there.

Cub Cadet still does carry a lot of the mechanical pieces for these old machines. Not all, but a lot. Some of the pieces no longer available can be found through aftermarket sources. There are members here on OCC that make a lot of parts.

Your 71 looks good! The rear rims are on backwards though...the dish should face out.

[gscott]

Thanks.... I better get those wheels on right

[Stephen.Mellish]

The Breaker rods are different between the k241/k301 and the k161/k181

The "in-spec" lengths of the pins are:

10-16hp is 1.500" to 1.600"
7-8 HP is 1.250" to 1.260"