Kawasaki Engine Idenitification
Model Code The model code is the first 6 characters (FH601V) and it is generally located on the engine block or fan shroud. the first two letters(FH) Indicate the series or engine family T or F indicates two stroke (T) or four stroke (F). The numbers 601 indicate the displacement of the engine with the numbers ending in 1 representing a relative displacement. The sixth character (V) indicates the... [Read more of this post]
Kohler Replacements For Kawasaki Engines
The chat below is a conversation that we have alot about the FC420V and FB460v replacement engines,which Kawasaki does not make anymore and maybe this will help with your questions about these engines. I have also posted the links to the Kohler replacement engines below. Click here to See PA-41582 You can also see a line drawing of this engine at the bottom of our web page to see if the oil filter... [Read more of this post]
KOHLER PISTON ASSYMBLIES
In 2006 Kohler was having some problems with incidents of smoking on start-up, primarily with Command vertical twin engines, and through research found that oil was settling in the combustion chamber above the piston. This was caused by the oil slots inside the piston being too large,now the pistons have been redesigned to significantly reduce the amount of oil that can collect and get past the ring... [Read more of this post]
