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Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby tonyiiiafl » August 3rd, 2020, 7:17 pm

GRET idea of the spec plate.....however, it is missing! I have narrowed it down to a certain spec by what parts are on it. It was not easy, but I seem to get the proper parts now. I have learned when I see a NLA part and find 1 or 2, I buy both. I didn’t need a voltage regulator but found one and it is on my Kohler shelf.


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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby Viper » August 3rd, 2020, 10:36 pm

That's a good practice Tony, I used to do the same thing with an Onan MCCK I had on a previous boat. You think your Kohler is hard to get parts for, try getting some parts for an MCCK, and if you're lucky enough to find what you're looking for, you gotta work overtime to help pay for it! The web sure helps, how did we ever find anything without it.
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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby tonyiiiafl » August 4th, 2020, 3:20 am

You are SO right! Some of the parts I have found and bought are production stamped 2012! And as for sourcing them, I also shake my head at how we did it. Much akin to the telephone book, or when we dialed directory assistance (411) and I remember hearing the operator turning ages!

I think we are both on teh right track. Also, having to write to the manufacturer, or go to the LIBRARY to research! Now we have the world at our hands and the vast knowledge of membership to help us out. Where will it go in 20 years!

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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby Viper » August 4th, 2020, 6:55 am

We won't have to worry about finding parts, it'll be virtual boating.
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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby tonyiiiafl » August 4th, 2020, 4:08 pm

Here is a video, if it works of my 6.5 humming away.

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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby tonyiiiafl » August 4th, 2020, 4:11 pm

OK, maybe try YouTube and copy and paste this?

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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby tonyiiiafl » August 4th, 2020, 4:22 pm

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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby bud37 » August 4th, 2020, 7:25 pm

Viper wrote:Source of the post We won't have to worry about finding parts, it'll be virtual boating.


I already have virtual boating....... :-D .......nice video clip... :down:
The above is strictly my opinion always based on years of doing...remember to support local business , it pays back.
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Re: Kohler 6.5CZ...Final chapter (HOPEFULLY!)

Postby tonyiiiafl » September 6th, 2020, 9:26 pm

Here it is, Labor Day weekend. We left Friday AM, ran genset each AM for 2 hours, and each evening for 2 hours. Total of 16 hours. She never missed a beat. I will never say it is all solved, but will say it is working well for now!

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