Help identifying kohler engine

[Vance in AK]

I'm looking at a kohler gen set in a different town on c-list. It's a flat twin and the only #s the owner has found solar are all generator#s not engine #s
He has 4.5ckm21.rv it is 5500 watt.

I'm looking for a kt17 or larger with a 1" keyed shift for my old Argo. Anyone have any info source that can tell me if this fits the bill?
I assume it's lower hp (don't know what smallest kohler opposed twins were) and I don't know what the gen sets used for a crankshaft. Couldn't find anything on Google.

[wedge]

You need to check the Crank on a JenSet engine ! Most use a Tappers crank for the gen unit. Best to get one out of a Lawn tractor .

[Vance in AK]

Thanks Wedge. That's one of my biggest concerns since it's hidden away in the bowels of the unit. I'm also guessing it's a low hp twin since the genny is only 4600 watts.
Thanks.

[wedge]

Are you looking for the Flat twin ? What machine is it going in as thy tend to take up A lot of room !
I have a Flat twin out of a JD that could use a go through if your interested ?
Its Not blown up but the carb is broke.(fell over in truck bed)
Its Cheap but the shipping to you would be the killer?

[Vance in AK]

Yeah shipping is the killer. I have the flat twin now (kt-17). I was thinking of going predator v twin (20 - 22hp) but not sure if rear cylinder will clear tranny ok. I have an early 80s Argo 8 wheeler (HD? Can never remember designation. Twin 50 chain). Actually visiting my folks in Oregon right now and going to stop at Harbor Freight and do some measuring Friday before I go home.

[wedge]

The V twinn is not as Wide as the Flat twin. It is wide at the top not down low near the tranny.

[ARGOJIM]

I do not know what mods he did, but, one of the first reviews on HF site is an ic with one in it with picture for reference.

[wedge]

Now I see he has an Argo. If anyone knows what will work in them its Jim !!
Argos are Not strong point.

[Vance in AK]

Couldn't find that review Jim. Can you give me a link?

[ARGOJIM]

reviews 61-70

looks to be in a magnum

[Vance in AK]

Thanks Jim found it. Looks like a clean swap. If I leave freight out of the equation I can have that engine for about $340 more than a rings and gaskets style rebuild kit for the kt - 17($215). Something to think about...

[ARGOJIM]

Thanks Jim found it. Looks like a clean swap. If I leave freight out of the equation I can have that engine for about $340 more than a rings and gaskets style rebuild kit for the kt - 17($215). Something to think about...

Hopefully clean, check your manual as may of the Kohlers had threaded on clutches. Also check your footprint, while you can always adjust your powerpack to accommodate the engine, the center to center and the alignment of the clutches is important ( ie. 6 inches is 6 inches no matter where it is) or your belt and clutches won't work correctly. Also the breather tube needs relocating.

We just put 15 or so hours on Phil (the bastard) in Tennessee with no issues except one jump and the dang carb lag I have to work on, after a sonic soaking I'm thinking governor spring or adjustment. Pics in my gallery.

Mike and Sonny have no issues in their Max and Attex that I've heard of, but don't run governors.


Oh, and this engine is low enough in Phil to run a flat hood.