Technical Articles
A Letter From the Owner of iSaveTractors
Dear Friends and Fellow Tractor Enthusiasts,
After over a decade of serving the vintage small engine and garden tractor community, I’ve made the difficult decision to close down iSaveTractors.
Since the beginning, my mission has been simple: to make the best parts available for cast iron Kohler engines and vintage garden tractors — and to help keep these machines alive for future generations.
It has been an incredible journey. What started as a passion project grew into a business su
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Jun 5th 2025
Rebuild your Old Kohler K Series Engine vs Buying New
Why Rebuilding Your Old Kohler K-Series Engine Beats Buying a New Mower or Engine
In today’s throwaway culture, it's easy to assume that when something breaks, it’s time to replace it. But if you own a classic garden tractor powered by a Kohler K-series engine, you’ve already got something special — something built to last. And when that engine starts to show its age, you face a decision: rebuild or replace?
Here’s why rebuilding your old Kohler K-series engine is n
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May 13th 2025
iSaveTractors vs Cheap Parts from Amazon
Why iSaveTractors Parts Outshine the Cheap Alternatives on Amazon
When it comes to restoring and maintaining classic garden tractors, the quality of your replacement parts can make or break your entire project. While Amazon offers a sea of affordable parts with enticing price tags, experienced tractor enthusiasts know that cutting corners often leads to costly mistakes. That's where iSaveTractors comes in — a trusted source for high-quality small engine parts and accessories built specific
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May 12th 2025
Welcome to the new iSaveTractors Website!
We are so excited to launch our newly re-designed website and store! Please look around, check out some of our articles, videos, and products!We have a full schedule for the remainder of the year and will be adding inventory, photos, videos, how to's and articles so please check back weekly!iSaveTractors is setting out to be the premier dealer for aftermarket Kohler K Engine Parts, Vintage Garden Tractor Implements and Accessories, and free information on repairing and restoring your Vintage G
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Feb 4th 2025
7 Tools you need to rebuild your Vintage Kohler K Engine
So you have purchased your internal engine parts for your Vintage Kohler K Engine. Now what?Time to make sure you have the specialized tools to do the job. Here are 7 tools you'll need if you plan on rebuilding your Kohler K Engine.From Left to Right1. Piston Ring Compression ToolThis tool compresses the piston rings so you install the piston back into the cylinder bore. It will save you many hours of frustration and broken finger nails! 2. Valve Guide Installation ToolThe valve guid
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Feb 4th 2025