How To Replace The Sump Gasket On A Kohler Command Engine

In "Taryl Vs. The City Slickers", another funny and informative video, Taryl shows you how to replace the sump or base gasket on a Kohler Command engine. He and Jr also deal with some out-of-towners at their favorite fishing spot! Now There's Your Dinner!!
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[@SteveRobReviews]

Fantastic guys . A cold beer and Taryl fixes all , man life is good.

[@TarylFixesAll]

Thanks Steve!

[@raymondcampbell2346]

Thanks Taryl for all the shared knowledge and all the great entertainment you all are great keep it up. Thanks again, and have good 4th. - Ray.

[@Dactylonian]

Thank you for making this video. This one, and some of your other videos, gave me the confidence and know-how to rebuild by Scrub Cadet with a Krohler. New oil seal, steering gear, tires, #2 valve body, crank case-oil pan seal, drive belt, and deck belt. I have no engine experience but my little 700 series Krohler has been running smooth since the rebuild. Maybe because I torqued everything down like a moon rocket? Thank you!!

[@lucastaco5812]

that was the best intro ever. Taryl, you can whip a big red like nobody else.

[@kittyfanatic1980]

And taryl dactyl strikes again with the awesomely ingenious skits😅. You just made my day!!!! Happy new year! Keep ‘‘em coming in ‘23

[@dave1135]

Wow, the guy in green playing Josh is slippers. I guess on here he was playing himself. He's a lot younger than i thought he was. Great video.

[@owentimo]

This video was a life saver. I appreciate the tips and part numbers! Thanks Taryl!

[@caratcranker5874]

I'm from DOWN UNDER, i endorse this video like hell yeah !!!!

[@bigdiesil75]

Very helpful it's been a while for me a refresher course thank's

[@docclutch]

thank you for the short cut to this video it one of my top five for the year

[@paulgraham6353]

My 17.5 Kohler has a triangle shape cover on the sump. It covers the oil pump. It has to be taken off so you can put the sump cover back. The oil pump shaft has a flat spot to drive the pump. If anything moves after the cover is off it won't line up. IF you take the oil pump out, the flat spots don't need to line up as you lower the sump cover. It's easy to line up and drop the pump parts onto the the shaft once the sump cover is already down.

[@CTmoog]

You guys rock! Great video!

[@Goomer]

You guys got some great riding out your way, nice.

[@philliphall5198]

I use electric pin and engraved all around case you help hold gasket down to not slip out with K/W seal or high -tec liquid or spray

[@rudygonzales5653]

Take the pipe off the muffkin! Lol The best videos out there bro. Great work! Keep em coming...

[@stevepoomba]

Add UV dye to oil, run it, shine black light on it to spot leaks.

[@kartboarder22g17]

Love the fishing video on this one and the repair info too.

[@danjoseph7881]

Hi - tack . Good stuff . Been using it since the early 80s on car engine gaskets. Good info as usual. Thanks

[@tracygross3381]

I need help on a 8 horsepower Kohler engine

[@stevenbeauchamp1320]

Great job guys. You put a lot into your videos. Lot of humor also. "Don't block the hole" especially when "jerking your deck". Lmao. Great video and keep them coming!!!! Very entertaining!!!!

[@PRL1290]

Nice ATCs fellas. I miss mine, want to get another one someday.

[@MrGoosePit]

Happy 4th of July. Hope you are enjoying this weekend fishing undisturbed in your favorite spot! Great repair video too!

[@MisterHarleyRider]

Taryl your videos are one of things I always looked forward to on the weekends. Have a Great 4th of July

[@andrewclark2679]

well done taryl another great video thanks

[@xxJudgmentalxx]

Any good suggestions on how to get that drivebelt pulley off? Mine is stuck good.

[@bg147]

Great video. Those 3-wheelers were fun. However, never allow your foot to slip through the foot rest and get lodged under the back wheel when you are alone.

[@zztop8592]

Could you use silicone sealer on the gasket to help prevent movement?

[@user5.56]

TARYL is Muy HEROYL

[@edwardkirkland686]

Hey Taryl, can you answer this for me please? What is the plug in the pan there by the starter I have a leak on my 27 hp Krohler and it looks to me that it’s not the sump or the crank seal but maybe the plug. Thank you for your time.

[@donaldbeckettsr4635]

I think you do a wonderful job

[@jasonhill3902]

The "Deck" jokes never get old!

[@JSBautomotive]

What an amazing vidya. Rightly top notch content. Hilarious intro

[@willfletcher7811]

good teacher

[@tplifttechtplifttech9227]

Thanks again for an entertaining and informative video. Looking forward to next productions.

[@miyahampton]

Nice work Taryl, you & your crew are legends, really appreciate the work that goes into these videos, always informative & a good laugh to watch.!

[@moog7347]

Got an old home lite rear tine tiller that has some starting problems Briggs n Stratton. Been sitting out in rain

[@dennisharrison3114]

Iv got a Kohler command ch22 hp on my ariens tractor it always runs good it starts out having 50psi oil pressure time I get done mowing its got very little pressure took my sump off all look good oil pump good no play on any thing oil pump wasn't loose or by passing I used silicon reseal it that's way it was befor looked factory think I put a biger oil cooler on it has a fan iv got a heat sensor I can use on it iv got a few hills lol blower is clean and cylinders free off crudys

[@f296877]

Thanks Taryl. You're awesome

[@user-yn6px4oj8z]

i just split apart a Command CV18S and it didn't have a gasket from the factory but the Sump pan itself had a rubber lip built onto it. Is it absolutely necessary to use a gasket?

[@Mike-su8si]

My single Krohlers all have the gasket maker on them and the governor

[@artifactsantlersoh]

I fricken love your guys videos haha. Entertaining and incredibly helpful 🤘🏼

[@danespey3488]

Great video Taryl.

[@glenragan1483]

TARYL FOR PRESIDENT

[@averybryant]

Make your small engines great again

[@colubrinedeucecreative]

So the silicone ones are just fine? Its the one with the gasket that needs replaced, right?

[@joebriggs9599]

Thanks Taryl good information. Happy 4th of July

[@charleshines6155]

I did a sump on a Briggs and Stratton. That old gasket was almost paper thin yet it was made of some sort of black plastic. Most of it came off easily but for a few small spots I used a drill with a wire brush and a razor blade. I just used some oil resistant silicone instead of a gasket and no more leak. My Aunt had one with a similar engine except hers had a broken connecting rod that punched a small hole in the side. At first I thought she was just clumsy with the oil because it didn't have a real dipstick tube but I noticed that hole pretty quick. Of course that one would just spin and for a couple seconds and do nothing else. That was a 550EX series. I wonder how good or bad those are and if it was low on oil when the rod broke. I am not sure if it is a common problem with those or just a lack of maintenance but that is the first time I have seen that happen. I have heard of people welding those holes shut but I don't like doing that around oil or gasoline. I would prefer to keep my eye brows hahaha!

[@derekwaszkiewicz8338]

Try useing a big washer to get the 1\8". Gets the exact same distance evenly. I u have the right size washer it even makes it so u can't go to far. Our lawnmower guru could do it blindfolded so he gives us the tricks for dummies.

[@charlesmiller5078]

Can you spell Hernia , careful Taryl, not all Hernias are a snap to repair, I know.Slippers is getting to be quite the Actor. He deserves a nice Bonus.

[@josephneville5572]

I am confused can I add a gasket to the engine if it doesn't come with one from the factory? I am not sure if my has a gasket or not. I am just wanting to know what to look for

[@Mike-su8si]

Mines needing a new governor gear piece. I have 3 Jrohn geeres one four speed and the other 2 both are five speed Gotta figure out how that strange deck comes off it ain't like my craftsmen might be bolted on i don't know

[@jonmyers8046]

:) Glad it was just a bear. I thought it was Bigfoot!

[@TET2005]

Howdy boys....

[@jacobleamon4243]

Taryl can you do more videos on Kawasaki motors? Thanks for all the great content

[@bigmower]

What brand gasket sealer would you recommend to seal up the oil sump/? I need to replace the governor on my Kohler command 15 and there is no gasket to seal it back up.

[@udizzy1969]

Great video brother Taryl, Cheers The Dizz

[@knighthawk86855]

OMG Taryl's long lost hairy cousin .....Harry........HAHAHAHA......awesome video.

[@Old600Rusty]

Another great video!!!. I am dealing with a Krohler 25 hp twin, I think the decompression thingy on the cam is bad. You've done just about everything else, could you do a video on that? Thanks Mike from CT

[@sandraevans6342]

Mick Pendy

[@domingoillapumacandia4693]

Khler macnom 8 hp sencronisacion porf español

[@philliphall5198]

If you own it buy extra gasket also and lots of lock tight

[@bwadles7659]

Anyone else notice how jrs 3 wheeler had dixie chopper tires on it

[@cherylturner1831]

Hey Taryl, got a question. This Kohler cv23s 75593 i have, has a small oring on oil pan sump. Do i need a gasket for this type of engine, or just seal it up? Looks like a gasket wouldnt work with that seal in it. Right beside the oil filter location on sump. Thanks bro.

[@jackverwey1068]

I have an Exmark Turf Tracer with a Kohler Command Pro 23 engine. My mower just started racing so, from what I could see from some videos, I have a Governor problem. The hole in my deck was big enough that I could get the engine out with the small pulley attached. When I turned it over I seen no set screws in the pulley. Does this pulley get pressed out? Also what do I look for once I take the cover off? Any help or past videos that you may have made on this topic sure would be helpful. I have grass growing and it isn't waiting for me. Thanks for any advice or help. Jack

[@averybryant]

Awesome 3 wheelers

[@danielhucklebridge5006]

Great video, LQQKing forward to more

[@elevatorman427]

not related to video but, I have a 2 year old craftsman riding mower and some oil/grease has seeped out of the axle seal. I have replaced axle seal and dont really seem to be seeping anymore. I wonder how big a deal this would be the transmission in my mower is a RS800 General Transmission and supposed to be a sealed transmission

[@geojor]

thanks Taryl ...

[@nagyandras8857]

just one question there... how on earth you get away installing seals and gaskets without headgasket selaer ? every time i attempted without it, it failed shortly. what i like to do, is to use break cleaner spary to super clean the surfaces, then apply a thin layer of gasket sealer (the heat resistant red stuff, naturally) and then apply the gasket, spray the gasket, then apply a thin layer of sleaer, spray the pen, then assemble. the pin you replaced, i glue those with bearing glue, makes sure the bugger stays in place for eternity, and will never allow any leakage. for sealings, spray clean, thin laye of gasket selaer, then hammer the fooker right in place. never had a problem. a nother thing to check with seals, check the shaft that goes in it, if it has deformed, the seal had bitten it, then a new seal will not live long. i usually take those to a machine shop, have them welded up a bit and grinded back to the original size. its not expensive, and makes things work far longer. i allso like to use the high temp. resistant heavyduty seals, usually come in red color and made out of silicone-ish material. works like a charm.

[@christopherrhen401]

27 hp Koehler engine pipe inside exhaust 2 inch long by 1 inch pipe from engine to exhaust assembly, , Is it important to reassemble with that in the????

[@yeaheverday]

mr taryl - i have a Kohler CV740 - 3132. i ordered the kohler gasket kit and it did not come with the non perforated guide pin........? it came with a o ring instead. any ideas ? thank you before hand !

[@petefroud5308]

Just do not go fishing in Taryls spot . Great info again. This is a great video .

[@jonathan-emilypowell1962]

I have the cv16 one cylinder it's sloppy and under powered. I'm thinking I'm not liking this engine. Needs a head gasket now. What other maintenance do you recommend?

[@chriswagner6310]

There's your dinner

[@340fyd]

The New gasket part number doesn't come with instructions or a dowel, but comes with a o-ring.

[@scotttienken7460]

PLEASE HELP! HUGE QUESTIONS! #1. I have this style sump but its Courage twin engine, I rebuilt lower end and new valves, etc but I forgot to put loctite on the sump bolts and it's that RTV only gasket... (my all standard master rebuild kit did not come with new locating dowels or a gasket) AND all sump bolts LOOSENED UP!!! within an a hr!... can I put this REAL gasket on INSTEAD of, or with, the RTV?(more endplay?) (or just stick with rtv) #2 secondly, speaking of endplay, my NEW crank was NOT returnable, as they sent me WRONG one for a horiz vs a vert engine... so I had machine shop change gears on new crank and turn crank to match one I need. I noticed BEFORE I pulled it all apart, when I was underneath, that the crank shaft can move up & down almost 1/4 inch of endplay... (I didnt forget any shims, etc.) is my motor ruined?

[@pauldevloo5231]

Whats the part number for that updated dowel?

[@mbakken11]

The oil pan cover was hard to get in because you didnt take take the pushrods out. When you take the sump off with the pushrods in, the lifter springs push the cam and crankshaft out of position. Bad idea to pound on anything with a ball peen hammer like that...just pull the rocker covers and pushrods and save yourself the potential galled journal!

[@moparmadman1134]

Would silicone work better?

[@TheRumblephishe]

WTH did I just see? LOL... broke the oil filter nipple off the oil pan.... debated on JB welding everything together. It looks like changing the oil pan isn't such a pain. Kohler wants $170 for a new pan, better than a new engine I suppose. Thanks for the humor and giving a lay person an education.

[@donparrish9659]

Dang Taryl, wish you mentioned name of gasket kit that had the replacement locating pin, oem gasket doesn't have it and my local Kohler man has no clue what I'm trying to explain to him.

[@josephneville5572]

can I get a gasket if my engine didn't come with one from the factory?

[@pauleclemonsjr1457]

Hey Taryl have you ever worked on a simplicity sunstar 20hp model 1691018 Im having a problem with one I purchased recently where its leaking out of the steering wheel from the steering stem I knew it was leaking and got it cheap for a parts tractor for my other sunstar but its too good to part out I need a rebuild kit or seal kit but simplicity says no longer manufactured Its almost identical to a 318 deere steering box its just a little longer have you ever had to order seals for one I need Some advice on where to find these or would i be able to order through your shop if nothing else Do you know who made the steering box and tube for simplicity sunstars maybe that would help ? Thank you

[@donnieharrelson1712]

Hi TD, I just bought a brand new scag tiger cat 2, what do you think about them.

[@mr.mg428mm2]

Taryl bro I got a 98 craftsman tractor 15.5 hp kohler 6 speed. My question is id like to wire a LED driving light probably 50 watt. Is that possible to do? The lights that are on the tractor at this moment only work when the tractor is runing and they dim if i turn the speed down.

[@TarylFixesAll]

You would have to get the alternator & voltage regulator from a tractor that has a an electric PTO in order to have enough voltage to run 50watts. Otherwise the battery will go dead if you try to run it for a long period of time with the lights on. You could try to wire it with the existing alternator before you decide to upgrade the electrical. Turn on the led lights & check across the battery to see how much draw yur pullin with the engine running at idle & full speed. That alnernator that you have now has a wire for chargin the battery & a separate wire for the head lights AC voltage. Thats why the lights dim. More voltage to the headlights when the engine is spinnin faster.

[@miguelmartinez7001]

Taryl Fixes All Mr. taryldactal great video first of all and secondly is that deere there a L108 I recently purchased one before doing research and I'm not hearing good things any advice is appreciated and great channel

[@johnbiggins4864]

Kohler landfill solutions

[@Tractorfarm9]

Hi taryl can I use that gasket on my kohler ch23 engine instead of silicone?

[@phiksit]

I been wondering that too, but I think all the Kohler horizontal engines use sealant instead of a gasket on the crankcase.

[@chriswagner6310]

Are you doing guys

[@chriswagner6310]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that's funny

[@camerasandgokarts5002]

what would make a engine have gas in the oil

[@georgestrickland9278]

carb needle valve not shutting the gas off ,easy fix is to put a gas s hut off valve in the fuel line,run it out of fuel each time before stoppingthe engine

[@motorsandmore990]

those kohler's always leak oil.

[@NA-pg4lf]

Red lock tight…. Shitttt I’d rather tack weld the bolt head.

[@thomassmith2056]

Jesus Christ Almighty u a Trip 😁

[@topfishing]

curious he forgot to put the gasket on......anybody else notice? WTF LOL

[@douglasgreen9556]

Yes he did forget it

[@olivertaylor8788]

Dam a koler motor...junk..piss poor designed.allways leaking oil,throwing rods,won't start..I have never seen a good one yet..and I've had 9 of them on different mowers.all went in the trash .Just threw the rod in the 18 command oil pickup tube clip broke and dropped off..no oil.plastic garbage..another cub cadet sent to the scrap pile..

[@grawey77]

You got a pretty mouth.