Kohler K301 Restoration Part 2 - Preparation for assembly.

[@montymc450]

All neatly laid out. We used to prank the gearbox tech in our workshop by tossing in extra parts to his layout. He would freak out 😂

[@CharlesManch]

Cruel, yet so satisfying.

[@AJRestoration]

I can imagine the frustration, when you are done assembling and have spare parts... You can't sleep that night haha.

[@montymc450]

@@AJRestoration 🤣😄😂

[@JWBPNWAW2309]

Next level with the anodizing and powder coating

[@MarkMeadows90]

Looking good so far AJ. Can't wait for the next video!

[@AJRestoration]

Thanks Mark! I hope it will be good!

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Sure is looking good AJ! Going to be a beautiful engine, can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@AJRestoration]

I also can't wait! Its looking good sofar.

[@SeanTurnerDeeper6]

Those old K series never die!

[@AJRestoration]

They are built for life!

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello AJ beautiful restoration good job well done

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you buddy!

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

I can’t wait to see it running

[@AJRestoration]

Me too, I will hopefully run next episode.

[@CharlesManch]

THE SMILEY'SSSSsssss!!!!! Yesssss.

[@AJRestoration]

I almost forgot the smiley haha

[@WSmogpule]

Thanks for the smiley face! (I was about to write to the Mayor to complain, but you've saved me the trouble...)

[@AJRestoration]

Glad I could help your smiley addiction hahaha!

[@tomswindler64]

Very nice,just keep on doing what you do best and carry on.great video 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@AJRestoration]

Thanks, will do Tom!😎👍

[@tolbaszy8067]

Very nice! I have the same motor and had to rebuild it because it had been under water (I think during Hurricane Irene). It came out of a Gravely walk behind that had suffered a catastrophic failure due to a transmission sudden stoppage, that made the machine a lawn ornament. The motor was probably still good at that point, but it could not move, and it was in a low spot for Irene, so after the flood, the piston rusted to the cylinder. I ended up reusing the piston and rod, and just honed the cylinder, but the engine over-revved and the rod disintegrated. It may have suffered micro fractures in the major failure. Whatever, I had the crank turned down .010 and bought a .010 over rod and put it all together, again. An engine that was not designed to be underwater has many issues to correct for successful terrestrial use, and it's a cascade of problems that plague me yet. I did paint it, though, so it looks good!

[@ridethroughlifertl]

I'd love to see more minutes of the sandblasting. I'm sure it's a pain in the ass to record, but it's so satisfying to watch.

[@AJRestoration]

It is a pain to record haha, but in the future Ill do a little more.

[@driverat8s]

You will!

[@andycallow5052]

thanks for restoring a kohler . why do you paint the engine block instead of powder coat?

[@AJRestoration]

The issue is if the powder coat was a fail, to remove the bad coat or touch ups is a absolute pain and wastes so much time. if I paint it the touch ups are almost instant and really easy.

[@robcole332]

Is that a zinc coating process and if so where can I get directions on how to do and chemicals

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

Internet. Use it.

[@AJRestoration]

I bought mine as a DIY kit from a local company, I am not sure where to source it anywhere else.

[@danielkelly32]

Be very neatly to put the tape on

[@nicholas790]

Meticulous restoration! I just don't understand why you go to all that trouble and then change the colors. That 1950s blue was way better.

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you for the awesome comment. I don't like blue haha.