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While cleaning out my grandmothers barn, I came across an old engine that I forgot I had put in there years ago. No numbers or any way to identify it. Its HEAVY, and has electric start. I also have a similar engine, Ill post pics of that one later. Any help identifying this engine and if I can still get parts would be appreciated.
 

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Definitely a cast iron K-series Kohler, looks like a K-161 or K-181. There is usually a tag somewhere on the shroud, but yours might be missing. See if you can make out any writing on the side of the shroud.

I can almost make out what looks to be a "6hp" sticker under the gas tank on the front.
 
We used to have the starter drive for the Prestolite starter used on Wisconsin. Every one complained about the the cost. Then in a matter of about 6 months we sold all of them. Should have raised the price. Now, you must have a rebuildable core.
 
Definitely a cast iron K-series Kohler, looks like a K-161 or K-181. There is usually a tag somewhere on the shroud, but yours might be missing. See if you can make out any writing on the side of the shroud.

I can almost make out what looks to be a "6hp" sticker under the gas tank on the front.
I agree completely
 
This is the other engine, if someone can ID it. Hopefully it turns over, it didnt have a spark plug in it when I got it, Ive had a garbage bag over both of them for years and just took them off to take these pics.
 

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That one would be a 1970's? Briggs and Stratton 7-9hp engine. There should be a code stamped into the shroud somewhere that will give you more info.
 
While cleaning out my grandmothers barn, I came across an old engine that I forgot I had put in there years ago. No numbers or any way to identify it. Its HEAVY, and has electric start. I also have a similar engine, Ill post pics of that one later. Any help identifying this engine and if I can still get parts would be appreciated.
There looks like a tag which was painted over. Take some paint thinner to the tag and see if that exposes the information you need.
 
What a cool find. Look at that weird belt drive using the pull rope spool. Is that a generator (DC) option?
 
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