Why Was This Kohler Engine Trashed?

James Condon February 16, 2025
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I repair neglected power equipment. This channel was started because I found a lack of good content regarding portable generator repair and wanted to document some of the things I came across to help others dealing with similar issues. These videos are detailed and long, but would rather leave the details in to help those who are learning. Do what I do at your own risk. Generator voltages are lethal. Small engines can cause serious injury. Gasoline is explosive and moving parts can cause serious injury. Always use power equipment outside. This is not an instructional video but meant for entertainment. I am not a trained small engine professional or certified in generator repair. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result is the sole responsibility of the user. If you want give back, use PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamescondonYT

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This Kohler engine was pulled from the piece of equipment it was on and thrown in the trash. The engine rotates and has compression so it should run. How bad can it be? Engine: Kohler 3000 SH265-3132 Air Box: https://amzn.to/4hWQBEQ Breather Tube: https://amzn.to/3X1zABe Fuel Tank: https://amzn.to/413ybLI Insulator: https://amzn.to/412ZXbr Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_GXW2Y56hOpGchXYNqZOQ/join If you want to donate to the channel, you can use the YouTube "Super Thanks" feature or via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamescondonYT Visit My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jamescondon Compression Tester (Mityvac MV5530): https://amzn.to/3Qxld4E Fuel Line Cutters: https://amzn.to/4aVBadO Mini Torch: https://amzn.to/4bZTku4 Simple Green PRO HD: https://amzn.to/3UqsXGu Simple Green: https://amzn.to/3zyzqcj Spark Tester (PET4000EC): https://amzn.to/3UjpavN Squeeze Bottle: https://amzn.to/4cW0GjF Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4ct1eMy Ultrasonic Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4ct1eMy I no longer use Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser in my ultrasonic cleaner. Harbor Freight changed the recipe. The bottle previously stated "NON-CORROSIVE". Now it says "CORROSIVE", "do not user on Aluminum". It now damages most carburetors. Recently I have been using Simple Green PRO HD with good results. #GeneratorRepair #Generator #SmallEngineRepair #SmallEngine #DIY #Fixed #Troubleshooting #HowTo #Kohler #KohlerEngines Alternator, Carburetor Clean, Compression Test, Contaminated Engine Oil, Corrosion, Dripping Gas, Fixed, Flooding, Fuel in Fuel, GX160, GX200, Generator Maintenance, Generator Not Working, Generator, Hertz, Honda Clone, How To, How to Fix Generator, How-To, Leaking Fuel, Load Test, New Air Box, New Fuel Tank, Portable Generator Repair, Power Quality, Predator 212, Repair, Rust in Fuel Tank, Small Engine Repair, Small Engine, Spark Test, Sunken Flow, THD, Troubleshooting,

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