Charlie Smith 192 #1 Posted August 28, 2015 I call it the bendix? However I could be wrong with the name, either way I need one Does any body have one they are willing to sell? It's off a kohler K181 the bendix has 16 teeth? I have a spare tecumseh one and a briggs but they are the wrong type and size. Some of you experts may know what other model kohler bendix will fit etc, I'll let the pictures do the explaining as to why I need a new one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #2 Posted August 29, 2015 i think richard had a complete starter for sale a while back, dunno if he still has it or if it's compatible. may be worth a try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted August 29, 2015 That looks a tad worn, Charlie. The Showman is away somewhere, but he may be able to help when he's back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #4 Posted August 29, 2015 That looks a tad worn, Charlie. The Showman is away somewhere, but he may be able to help when he's back. And " a few of my teeth are missing" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #5 Posted August 29, 2015 You been in a fight then Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #6 Posted August 30, 2015 Seen a few people, asked a few others but still no joy. Does anybody on here know of any mower shops/agricultural shops etc. That sell kohler parts? Many thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S1g 579 #7 Posted August 30, 2015 There's a few on ebay.com the American ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #8 Posted August 30, 2015 Call Mike Hitchins aka Guy Parts & Service Sure he can help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #9 Posted August 30, 2015 16 tooth? I can't seem to find any? There is plenty of 9 and 13 tooth. looking online at american websites all of them say out of stock discontinued. I was lead to believe and told If a 16 tooth bendix came off a 16 tooth must go back on? Call Mike Hitchins aka Guy Parts & Service Sure he can help Cheers Chris! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 998 #10 Posted August 30, 2015 Just checked the part numbers for a Kohler 8hp supplied to Wheel Horse in the early 70s. The old Starter Motor Bendix drive (16 tooth) part number was 236535-s and discontinued. The 'Low Mount' Starter Motor unit (A232981-S) is also discontinued, but has a revised/replaced part number of 41-098-03 (for the whole starter). I would be impressed if you can obtain a N.O.S Kohler Bendix Drive Kit on it's own, and if you do, it will cost about the same as the cheapest Starter Motor you can import. If it were me, I would replace the whole thing with a new one. I would also,, and I'm sure you have, check to see why the teeth had suffered so badly, like loose mount or worn bearing. I would also check with Simon Smith or Tim Ayliffe at D.W. Ayliffe in Oxted to see if they may have an old useable one?. They can also order Kohler parts for you- .http://dwayliffe-gardenequipment.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #11 Posted August 31, 2015 Thank you for the knowledgeable reply Richard. I had a feeling thats the way I was going to have to go. (New starter) I am waiting to hear back from a few people that have odds and spares of all sorts. I shall also try Simon and Tim if not. I'll opt for a new starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #12 Posted September 2, 2015 well at last.. I can stop searching... I've managed to find one, a new one. A complete bendix kit the bendix gear, springs, collors, nuts etc. only issue is a 4 week delay for shipping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
