K341 Piston

[georgia-boy]

Has anyone used an after market piston for a K341? I’m in need of a .020 over and have been told that they are non-Kohler made pistons out there, just as good, but less expensive. If you have any info about this would you please share your experience? Thanks Charles

[msiebern]

Both Stens and Wiseco have a pretty good range of aftermarket pistons. Wiseco mught not be any more economical than Kohler, but they make a great piston.

[maxtorman1234]

Stens are good parts, I have a stens piston in my 12 and rings in other engines and they have been good. If youre lucky, you might see a piston and ring set on ebay cheap. I got Kohler piston and rings .010 over for $50

[B.Ikard]

I talked to a lot of people who have installed these aftermarket Stens pistons I went with one in my 341. Mine miked right on the money and looked at least as good/better than the kohler OEM part-and a LOT cheaper. Unfortunately I have not got this engine completely back together (been out of town for a month) so I cant report how well it works. Ike

[RayS]

I can get them thru my distributor for about half of what kohler wants for them and I haven`t heard of any problems with them.

[patrician12]

I buy alot of stuff from Stens and is good quality.I'm sure nobody is making pistons,rings and rods in their basement.Kohler probably outsorces them too.

[georgia-boy]

Thanks for your replies to my piston problem. When I check with my local small engine repair shop they wanted $112 for a Kohler piston. When I ask about an after market piston I was told they only use Kohler internal engine parts. Now I need the name, phone number, email address of a business I can get a new piston from. Thanks Charles

[Mack]

Go here - http://www.simpletractors.com/default.htm Look on the right.