[getzy]

I've got a 68 140 h3 and I'm having a hard time finding a 10 amp stator for the k301 engine. I can get one through ope engines but don't wanna spend $500. Anyone know of a source to get one a little cheaper? I've already checked my deere dealer, they couldn't find any.

 

[KB]

Ebay is loaded with k301 stators.

Question: would a 15A stator plug and play? I don't know a technical reason it wouldn't.

 

[getzy]

I was told I had to get a flywheel to upgrade to a 15 amp bc of the magnets in it. I'm not positive on this. It's just what I was told. I saw all the ones on eBay but they were all. 15 amp.

 

[charms]

The 15 amp stators don't physically fit. You have to change the flywheel as well, and they don't all work in a 140. You would need a different regulator as well.
Having said that, upgrading to a 15 amp system with readily available, inexpensive parts might be the better way to go. Both my early 140s have had this change.

 

[KB]

Thanks for that explanation. I guess the engineers weren't too committed to standardization, instead optimizing each option..... i would like to think.

 

[getzy]

Thanks for the info. Could you tell me what all I will need to do the changeover?

 

[woodpecker41]

Josh you need a complete 15 amp system. That would include the stator, flywheel, regulator and wiring harness. It would be best if you could get all of this from one engine so you know all the parts work together. This was the standardized system from about 1970 on K series Kohlers. It would be best if it came from a 10, 12, 14 or 16 HP engine. It could even be from a gear drive 200 series tractor or a 300 series with a single cylinder engine. I would stay with a JD product as I am sure those were all the same. Roger

 

[ed_lincoln]

I have the complete engine out of a 68 140. If I pull the flywheel could I tell the difference between a 10 and 15 amp. This engine was rebuilt a couple of years ago and is going in another 72 112. I won't need the 10 amp stator.

 

[getzy]

I emailed a pic to a guy selling small engine parts on eBay and he said mine was a 10 amp. I'm not sure how you tell but he could.

 

[charms]

Edward, the 10 / 15 amp stators look quite different.

This is a 10 amp, I borrowed the picture off ebay.

These are 15 amp, I've had this picture for a while.

 

[getzy]

Mine looks just like the top one but my coil was removed and mounted outside

 

[ed_lincoln]

I just pulled the flywheel and this is what I found.

 

[charms]

Interesting, a little different.

 

[getzy]

Here's mine

 

[getzy]

Edward if you wanna sell the stator let me know. I'd be glad to take it off your hands.

 

[getzy]

I just wanna thank everyone for all the input