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Originally Posted by dougw
I purchased a Kohler "standard" rod for my K301 rebuild and was using it on a standard size crank. It ended up being too tight and seized onto the crank after about 15 min of run time. Had to pull the engine and tear it down. Crank was fine but had to and was able to have rod honed to achieve correct clearance and all is good now - SO CHECK ALL CLEARANCES as the stock Kohler rod may not be machined with the correct sizes.
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Good info Doug, I have already measured the crank with a micrometer, and the rod with both a standard micrometer, and an inside micrometer...they are at spec. I have had bad luck with aftermaket rods and pistons in the past...
Jeff (teet)