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Old 04-08-2021, 03:50 PM
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Question Kohler Command Rebuild

My 18 hp Kohler Command is smoking so bad I can't stand to drive the tractor. I've looked on line for a shop to rebuild it or sell me a rebuilt unit but no luck. Do any of you know where I can get this done or buy a rebuilt. I bought this tractor, a 2185 new in 94 and it's been a rock solid workhorse all these years so I'd really like to keep it going. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Old 04-08-2021, 04:13 PM
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Have you checked for a blown head gasket? Blow by? Compression test?
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Old 04-08-2021, 06:39 PM
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No I haven't. Oddly enough, the engine runs good, pulls whatever implement I hook onto, but just keeps me in a blue cloud of oil smoke. I'll try to come up with a compression tester. With that in mind anyone know what kind of compression a tight Command 18 would have?
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I think the free service manual from Kohler Engines tells what it should be .
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I'd bet, it just needs head gaskets.
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