I have older model briggs twin cylinder engine. The model#422707 The serial# 1228-01 the problem is on the flywheel the magnet have come loose. What kind of glue can use to hold them in. Ithought about some gorlue glue. Thanks for the info.
#2
BlazNT
Gorilla glue expands do not use. I would use an epoxy.
Well I hqve been researching this for a long while as I have a bunch of Kohler flywheels with loose magnets at a replacement cost of $ 700 each.
The epoxy company told me it would be too hot for epoxy and to use silicon.
The silicon company told me silicon was not suitable for this application
So when you get an answer I will be most interested.
#7
primerbulb120
Are we talking about the outside magnets (for the ignition coil) or the inside magnets (for the stator)?
Bert, give me the model and spec numbers off of one of your Kohler engines and I'll contact Kohler about it.
The motors are all out in customers mowers resplendantly wearing their nice new $ 700 flywheels.
Kohler have been using the same flywheel casting in all their engines for a very long time.
The only difference inside is the size of the center hole and the size and number of alternator magnets .
Externally they get either 1 magneto magnets & a counterweight ( singles) or 2 magneto magnets & no counterweight ( twins) .
Command , Triad & Magnum engines have a forged crank which because it is stronger is smaller than the thicker , heavier , cast crankshaft used in the courage series.
This is why the Courage engines develope the "Kohler Krack" in the crankcase adjacent to the exhaust cam.
All the dead flywheels come from CH18's (ex Cub Cadet ) or CV18's ( ex Great Danes ) & a CH23 ( ex skid steer) .
I called one of my budies at a small motor shop. The answer was use reguler supper glue not genric brand but reguler supper glue. He works like a charm.
also i,am talking about magnets under the flywheel.
You and your friend have more faith than me using super glue. I have used gorilla and loctite super glue fletching carbon arrows. Both work great but make sure your metal is clean as can be and adequate pressure is used. Best of luck to you.
