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Old 12-28-2010, 03:41 PM
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Would you use this or go with Kohler parts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kohler-K161-engi...#ht_2257wt_905
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Old 12-28-2010, 04:58 PM
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Stick with the Kohler parts. High quality and you know they're made for the engine.A little more expensive, but worth it in the long run.
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Old 12-28-2010, 06:46 PM
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I heard that there where problems with the stens rods. But the pistons where better then the kolher units. I've also thought I would buy 1 for a rebuild but I have never did.
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Old 12-28-2010, 06:47 PM
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Also, measure the bore of the engine before you order parts; there are two different bore sizes for the K161. If it is the earlier, smaller one, you can probably go to the standard bore later piston, as the earlier piston and ring sets, including the oversize ones, are all NLA as far as I know, and only the later, larger piston is still available. That will save some material in the bore for future rebuilds.
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Old 12-28-2010, 07:30 PM
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Yea, the Kohler parts are expensive. The piston and rod are more expencive than the whole kit on ebay.

We measured the bore and it looks like with a slight hone we can still use the standard size piston.

I was just hoping that this kit would work.

Who had good prices on kohler parts?
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Old 12-28-2010, 09:42 PM
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I had good luck with these people. If it's in stock, I had it in 2 to 3 days. Prices were pretty good also. They are in Marietta, GA.
http://www.mowtownusa.com/
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Don't overlook the aftermarket pulling parts suppliers. I've run Vogel and Lakota engine parts in my stockers. Usually priced higher, but better QC I think.
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Would you use this or go with Kohler parts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Kohler-K161-engi...#ht_2257wt_905
I bought a kit from this guy for my 105 and I would do it again. I had a question and he was great to deal with! I work in the service world and appreciate good service.
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I also bought a kit from that seller and was very happy with it done the rebuild 2 years ago and everything has been great
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I went ahead and got the kit. After searching on the internet you guys are not the only people to buy this kit and be happy. Even found one guy that built engines for pulling that used these kits and he was happy. I expect it will work out just fine.

Thanks for the input.
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