Man u dogged the poor 15 yr old who was just learning to mig out... it was an awful but it is what it is i work as a fab guy so i know a bit about welding .. but gl on the build stay safe and have fun
I got a yerf dog 3203 that I brought back from the grave sat foe prolly 9 years with a blown Tecumseh slapped a predator on it and it's a blast on the trails near me
My Dixie Chopper has the vertical version of that engine and has the power to spin 3 blades on a 60" deck mowing full out at 15mph. I can't wait to see what i will do with all that power going to the wheels on something lighter.
sweet. I love how ur always doing new things. Keep up the great work. im hoping u do a minibike sooner or later. im currently working on 2 minibikes a 1970 Rupp Enduro, and i believe my manco thunderbird is a 2004 or so. The tbird has my first predator. i may put the predator on the rupp, and i have an old 70s or early 80s 8hp flathead honda id like to put in the manco. it wont fit in the rupp frame, plus the torque converter on the rupp wont work with the 30 or 40 series driver.
I just ran across this video. That kohler must have been made before China screwed them up. I got a kohler 7000 in a bad boy mower, terrible motor to put in a $5000.00 mower. I found a set/grub screw above the oil filter almost fell out, about lost the motor, I found it in time. Keep up the good work.
If you look closely at that engine, you'll notice the shaft(less) end has bosses for attachment. This is the same block as the vertical shaft kohler command(?) and as such the crank shaft should be interchangeable and easily available. This would solve the missing output shaft (as the one sticking out the other end will rotate in the wrong direction wouldn't it? also, I suppose there's nothing wrong with having two output shafts...for accessories, like a real alternator
Hi my name is Brian. I work in small engine's, and yesterday I just picked up the 2019 Kohler 23.5 HP 725cc v-twin engine. I am planning on either getting a two seater off road kart frame, or going all in and building one for this engine. Do you have any good tips for me on this build? Thanks for your time.
Cool project. Have a lawnmower with the same engine. Good power but theyre known for blowing headgaskets. They did make an updated gasket thats suppose to help the issue. Also, some engines used studs instead of head bolts and theyre suppose to be a little better but idk. But if your engine came with bolts you have to run bolts or get heads off an engine that came with studs. I looked into it when doing a headgasket on mine.
Red Beard's Garage Look closely at the spark plugs when you pull them for evidence of burning oil. When the gaskets blow they burn oil like crazy. Or if you have a gasket on its way out it may not be too bad. At first with our mower we could go several mows before the plug would foul, then it got to the point where it wouldn't make it through one mow before the plug was fouled and it would mis like crazy. The parts aren't much to do the gaskets, might consider doing now before it becomes a problem, especially since your guna be beating on it in a cart.
I have a 26 hp Kohler vertical shaft less than 20 hours on it. I want to put it on a cart but not sure how to go from vertical to horizontal I was thinking about a 1to1 gear box.
if your doin custom titanium exhaust why dont you see if go power sports will send you a turbo and efi and make a super beast and are you goin to be able to put a torque converter on it....ugh the possibilities
I have an 26 cv735 craftsman koler riding lawn mower crank no run have duel an fire compression great not sure that about the fuel bowl sensor some time it tick when key on
hi guys i just picked up a KOHLER command pro 27 it was N G powered engine but the carb was still on it under the N G nozzle, but the choke is missing - do you know where I can get one with screws - all the rebuild kits don't come with one and a new carb is $350.00 where this carb has never been used thanks Bill
Would it fit on my 21 speed Raleigh city express bike, or would i have to knotch the frame a little. If you take the muffler off it will probably make a solid 35-40hp
+ Red Beard's Garage you should put a 1 1/4 " axle they have ones just as wide as the 1" you have to change it anyways and I think it would be different to see someone do a 1 1/4 conversion on a off-road go kart and plus it would be 100 times more durable then the 1" axles
Do you ever do any internal mods to your engines? Like cam swaps, porting, or billet piston rods. Would really wake up those motors. If you like, I could do a port job on those heads to where they breath fire.
Cool. I just didn't want you to have to waste the time removing the valve cover and then go "Oh crap, where's the adjusters on the rocker arms. What the hell do I do now?"
Dang, the first time I welded with a 50 year old stick welder looked way better than the welds on that exhaust. Haha, I couldn’t even start the puddle, and somehow caught the metal table on fire!
hi I bought my kids Coleman 196 and the chain behind the torque converter is sleeping is there any way to adjust it. Please let me know I will be really appreciated. My kids and me really like watching your videos
Question guys, why is it required an oil change in 50 hours of working, whats the difference that and a car engine in which oil is changed every six months approx depending on use,
I would imagine its because of the quality of the automotive grade engines. These engine factory do not have rod bearings so you would want your oil as new as possible to help longevity
Hey Red Beard, i have a couple of questions. i have a yerf dog spiderbox that im using as my frame for a gokart project. it currently has a predator 212 and 30 series torque converter. im planning on putting the 301 predator, will i be fine with the current torque converter? and how can i make the front end higher than the back?
You should put the strokes crankshaft in it and then the crankshaft will come out the side I normally come out of and then you could then put a torque converter on it to make I insane
+Oliver Pyke I have bought a crank that comes out the other side. Only problem is I have to get it turned down so I can use a cvt on it. The shaft is 1 1/8"
+Joshua Wehrwein yeah the 40 series from go power sports will but can't handle the power. The only problem is this engine has a 1 1/8 shaft and no one makes parts for it.
you will want to avoid high axial loads to the front shaft of that motor, it is only a bolt on flange with 1" shaft attached to it. Won't withstand the same loads as the solid rear 1⅛ shaft.
Now you need to hunt for the same engine but with the shaft on the other side. Put both engines side by side and make something ignorant. Sorry lol.. i got excited.
Red Beard's Garage no probably not. Well if you get bored with that beast of an engine shoot me a message. Cant wait to see it on something for now though.
I like kohlers but they are heavy for their size. Isn't a big deal on a generator or lawnmower where speed isn't a big deal but on a gocart I would find something else. Why you don't see many of them on toys.
As an Old retired greaser I think Kohler just changed the micron size in the oil filter trying to stop all the noise that engine is famous for.
That weld looks like Ray Charles did it, with his feet.😂😂😂
Kohler V-Twin's are monster's :) i have always wanted to build a bike or go kart with one.
I cant wait to run this thing
Man u dogged the poor 15 yr old who was just learning to mig out... it was an awful but it is what it is i work as a fab guy so i know a bit about welding .. but gl on the build stay safe and have fun
Looks like some cheap stick welding to me and not properly cleaning the area before welding.
Dude that thing is a beast! Can't wait for you to put it on something
ive been waiting for something like this from you. thats awesome man!
Very cool! Yerf dog is gona be a beast! I'm most excited about your new videos over anything
I appreciate your support man. I hope to push some good videos out soon. Stay tuned!!!
the the Dumb and Dumber scene got me rollin
I got a yerf dog 3203 that I brought back from the grave sat foe prolly 9 years with a blown Tecumseh slapped a predator on it and it's a blast on the trails near me
My Dixie Chopper has the vertical version of that engine and has the power to spin 3 blades on a 60" deck mowing full out at 15mph. I can't wait to see what i will do with all that power going to the wheels on something lighter.
Am I over looking the follow up video
Cant wait to see what this cart will be capable of!
Oh yes me tooooo I have a yerfdog with a 420 with a few mods and it is very strong so yeah this will be bad azz
Kohler powered Nissan.
Finally its got power and reliability
That's funky looking.
I did that weld job....my first try with a Harbor Freight welder...after seeing this video I'm going to have to have counseling... Geee thx 🤣🤣
sweet. I love how ur always doing new things. Keep up the great work.
im hoping u do a minibike sooner or later. im currently working on 2 minibikes a 1970 Rupp Enduro, and i believe my manco thunderbird is a 2004 or so. The tbird has my first predator. i may put the predator on the rupp, and i have an old 70s or early 80s 8hp flathead honda id like to put in the manco. it wont fit in the rupp frame, plus the torque converter on the rupp wont work with the 30 or 40 series driver.
Hey red beard.what happened to this engine?
I just ran across this video. That kohler must have been made before China screwed them up. I got a kohler 7000 in a bad boy mower, terrible motor to put in a $5000.00 mower. I found a set/grub screw above the oil filter almost fell out, about lost the motor, I found it in time. Keep up the good work.
If you look closely at that engine, you'll notice the shaft(less) end has bosses for attachment. This is the same block as the vertical shaft kohler command(?) and as such the crank shaft should be interchangeable and easily available. This would solve the missing output shaft (as the one sticking out the other end will rotate in the wrong direction wouldn't it? also, I suppose there's nothing wrong with having two output shafts...for accessories, like a real alternator
Hi my name is Brian. I work in small engine's, and yesterday I just picked up the 2019 Kohler 23.5 HP 725cc v-twin engine. I am planning on either getting a two seater off road kart frame, or going all in and building one for this engine. Do you have any good tips for me on this build? Thanks for your time.
That was a First time user of a 110 volt Mig welder using Rosin core wire, If you Have never used it It will come out just like that
Cool project. Have a lawnmower with the same engine. Good power but theyre known for blowing headgaskets. They did make an updated gasket thats suppose to help the issue. Also, some engines used studs instead of head bolts and theyre suppose to be a little better but idk. But if your engine came with bolts you have to run bolts or get heads off an engine that came with studs. I looked into it when doing a headgasket on mine.
Thanks for the info man. I will check into it. I haven't even messed with the engine yet. Im going to do a few things to it to get some more power.
Red Beard's Garage Look closely at the spark plugs when you pull them for evidence of burning oil. When the gaskets blow they burn oil like crazy. Or if you have a gasket on its way out it may not be too bad. At first with our mower we could go several mows before the plug would foul, then it got to the point where it wouldn't make it through one mow before the plug was fouled and it would mis like crazy. The parts aren't much to do the gaskets, might consider doing now before it becomes a problem, especially since your guna be beating on it in a cart.
Yeah I kinda expected this engine to blow after a little bit. I don't know why I just got a feeling. Lol
@@RedBeardsGarage Good morning
I am looking for a used KOHLER command pro 25 engine, where can I find one?
Man the tease... didn't even start it up. Love the Jim sene in the middle lmao!
It was late when I made the video. Thanks for watching man
Gota
I have a 26 hp Kohler vertical shaft less than 20 hours on it. I want to put it on a cart but not sure how to go from vertical to horizontal I was thinking about a 1to1 gear box.
if your doin custom titanium exhaust why dont you see if go power sports will send you a turbo and efi and make a super beast and are you goin to be able to put a torque converter on it....ugh the possibilities
Some of these bigger twins are offered with EFI.
I just bought this engine used for $80. Been trying to figure out the exact model. Mine is identical to this one. I an missing the exhaust on it
I have an 26 cv735 craftsman koler riding lawn mower crank no run have duel an fire compression great not sure that about the fuel bowl sensor some time it tick when key on
Dual Crayola stacks.. That made me laugh my as* off!! HAHA!
dude red beard i don't know how you don't have more subscribers
I wish I did brother. Thanks for supporting the channel
dude you will get there one day i've recently found you're channel and have been binge watching you're videos
you will be like the carsandcameras channel in no time
I think them thare welds are just fine now lets see yalls welding
Finally a spiderbox I'm in the process of of doing a 180cc big bore kit
+Jason Aaron let me know how it performs
cant wait to see that snile on ya faces!! I'm excited for the build!
I wonder how it would work on a bike.
What clutch did you use that will hold up to that power ?
What came about this engine? I didn’t see anymore videos about it
man I've only welded once in shop class and my welds weren't great but next to those I'd look professional
Awesome vid man like always. Keep it up!
Love your videos man!
hi guys i just picked up a KOHLER command pro 27 it was N G powered engine but the carb was still on it under the N G nozzle, but the choke is missing - do you know where I can get one with screws - all the rebuild kits don't come with one and a new carb is $350.00 where this carb has never been used thanks Bill
Did you end up putting it on?
is there a way to measure the torque on one of these?
Would it fit on my 21 speed Raleigh city express bike, or would i have to knotch the frame a little. If you take the muffler off it will probably make a solid 35-40hp
+Arden Nielsen you would have to adapt the frame for it.
Probly have a welder like mine.... Cheap harbor freight with some modification to keep the wire speed going
that is awesome man I can't wait
can't wait to see it on the spider box
Is their a part two of this video?
Very soon. Been waiting on the right frame to put it on
What kind of clutch did u put on this motor?
I'd like ro know n off the wall answer to an off the wall question , would this engine push a vw beetle bug ?
Not good
@@RedBeardsGarage . Not good meaning jot a good idea or that the engine wouldn't work bolted up to a vw beetle bug trans?
+ Red Beard's Garage you should put a 1 1/4 " axle they have ones just as wide as the 1" you have to change it anyways and I think it would be different to see someone do a 1 1/4 conversion on a off-road go kart and plus it would be 100 times more durable then the 1" axles
+sprintcardriver8 this engine has 1 1/8 inch on it already so I may run a jack shaft
Do you ever do any internal mods to your engines? Like cam swaps, porting, or billet piston rods. Would really wake up those motors. If you like, I could do a port job on those heads to where they breath fire.
+prancstaman I have some stuff coming out over the next few weeks. So stay tuned
You don't have to check valve lash on this engine. It has hydraulic lifters.
+chpmk74 oh yeah I forgot that it did. Thanks for the reminder. I looked up the specs on this engine when I got it and found that.
Cool. I just didn't want you to have to waste the time removing the valve cover and then go "Oh crap, where's the adjusters on the rocker arms. What the hell do I do now?"
I reckon the ugly weld is actually solder and a blow torch, iv found myself in a pinch doing the same thing
Did you build this engine?
that is a massive engine!
Dang, the first time I welded with a 50 year old stick welder looked way better than the welds on that exhaust. Haha, I couldn’t even start the puddle, and somehow caught the metal table on fire!
hi I bought my kids Coleman 196 and the chain behind the torque converter is sleeping is there any way to adjust it. Please let me know I will be really appreciated. My kids and me really like watching your videos
Are you talking about the go kart?
get on the yerf dog, I got one in the barn now, if I make it fast enough.. it'll keep my drunk uncle off my quad
do you know if a 20 hp v twin kohler motor has a decompression on camshaft
great video keep up the good work
Question guys, why is it required an oil change in 50 hours of working, whats the difference that and a car engine in which oil is changed every six months approx depending on use,
I would imagine its because of the quality of the automotive grade engines. These engine factory do not have rod bearings so you would want your oil as new as possible to help longevity
@@RedBeardsGarage Thanks man
Hey Red Beard, i have a couple of questions. i have a yerf dog spiderbox that im using as my frame for a gokart project. it currently has a predator 212 and 30 series torque converter. im planning on putting the 301 predator, will i be fine with the current torque converter? and how can i make the front end higher than the back?
+Arturo Sanchez-Porras there is a company that sells a lift kit for it. You will need a 40 series CVT for that bigger engine
Red Beard's Garage , ok thanks
i was thinking about buying a ch270 kohler for my 3 wheeler are should i buy a honda gx200
I would go with a predator for the price difference unless you can get a cheap used gx200. I wouldn't mess with the Kohler personally
I HAVE A 20.5 KOHLER MOTOR. IT HAS A 1 1/8 SHAFT WHAT TORQUE CONVERTOR DO I USE.PLEASE AND THANK YOU
Good morning I am looking for a used KOHLER command pro 25 engine, where can I find one?
I have a question about a Kohler courage 23 can you try and help.
I can try
What ever happened to this project?
do a smog pump supercharger for it lol
have u seen those people that trubo these and claim 150hp? that would be absolutely insane if it really does make 150
Half a$$ 120v Flux core welder Fabrication . Neat engine though
will you do anything with this
One day. Just busy with other projects right now
Connor Elder did u not here him say hes pouring it on a cart
Can you tell me what size Mikuni carb I would need for a 35 to 38 hp Kohler command?
You should put the strokes crankshaft in it and then the crankshaft will come out the side I normally come out of and then you could then put a torque converter on it to make I insane
+Oliver Pyke I have bought a crank that comes out the other side. Only problem is I have to get it turned down so I can use a cvt on it. The shaft is 1 1/8"
I got one of these engines that needs to be gone through, possibly rebuilding.
will a torque converter bolt up to this motor?
+Joshua Wehrwein yeah the 40 series from go power sports will but can't handle the power. The only problem is this engine has a 1 1/8 shaft and no one makes parts for it.
Red Beard's Garage this is a great engine for a top speed kart, it would be awesome to see this with a 5 speed if that's something you could do
What ever happened to this one?
Whats an ooul couler?
you will want to avoid high axial loads to the front shaft of that motor, it is only a bolt on flange with 1" shaft attached to it. Won't withstand the same loads as the solid rear 1⅛ shaft.
LOOK LIKE FUN TIMES
sweet engine maybe a little porting to clean up all the flashing remove that pick up little more hp
You could put that in an Argo 6x6 and it would probably climb just about anything!
anyone know if a Kohler courage 24hp could be ran on its side for a go kart?
I JUST GRABBED ME A V TWIN 999CC AND IT'S NASTY BUT IT'S SETUP ON A CRAPPY KART, SO I GOTTA DO (100% ALL AROUND) SUSPENSION AND SHOCKS
Id love to see you put the engine into a minivan
i just got one just like it puting on baja warrior
Hi what happen to the build can I get a link
Go easy looks like my weld
You should put this on a race cart and drag race it
Sweet
I got a kholer command 20 pro.
When u putting this in something
check the torque coverter to see if it will work on the right side,, you might have to jack shaft it to the left side. just sayin
+gonzo gary well the engine shaft is 1 1/8 so I will have to do something custom on it.
you can take the crank and put it in a lathe and turn it down to one inch thats what i have planed for mine
I do do pip work now
do two Murphy carbs
Now you need to hunt for the same engine but with the shaft on the other side. Put both engines side by side and make something ignorant. Sorry lol.. i got excited.
Yeah that would be crazy torque. I don't think the Yerf Dog Frame could handle it. Lol
Red Beard's Garage no probably not. Well if you get bored with that beast of an engine shoot me a message. Cant wait to see it on something for now though.
OK thanks
+Joshua Wehrwein no problem
i would have to sell my car to get one of those...??? a high compression 208cc on the bike i have works more then good enough for getting around.
are you going to get a get a new crankshaft
I already got one I just am trying to get it turned down to 1". The stock rod is 1 1/8"
I like kohlers but they are heavy for their size. Isn't a big deal on a generator or lawnmower where speed isn't a big deal but on a gocart I would find something else. Why you don't see many of them on toys.
+dj beard (neo71665) I can pick the engine up just fine myself so I dought at 25hp 43lbs it's going to hold back this engine.
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Check the model number , it might have hydraulic lifters.
No lash check needed.
Oops I saw a lower post addressing that.
OHHHH WOW.....SCORE!
I say mini four wheeler build with it