Thought i would post a completion of my HOME MADE LOG CATCHER. Since i mentioned it previously.
I should also mention that the kohler runs very well now that i have polished the main jet of the carb. Although i had frustrating problems in the beginning, i would not change this Kohler version for the Briggs. I know others feel differently but other than the initial main jet issue, it runs great.
I slapped this together in a couple hours last night and primed. Finished paint this morning.
The black paint in random places is where i either welded or cut the rack during production. I made the log catcher long enough to cover almost the entire engine completely. The additional weight is about 20lbs, and is in the right spot. It's now even easier to balance while rolling around during transportation. I cut the support arms at a 15 degree angle so the catcher sits at a soft angle, allowing easier pull of the log back to the splitter.
This whole project cost me $6.50 for a can of Rustoleum Semi gloss and 2 bolts with washers and nuts. The metal was scrap i had laying around.
Two 3/8"x1.5 inch bolts with washers and lock washers hold the rack on the splitter very well.
Here is it vertical. It clears the driver side tire by a quarter inch when vertical. Phew ! .. got lucky on that one. Didn't consider that during fab.
Back side .
I have a 28" section of this telco racking left if anyone in Upstate NY near albany wants it for free.
Thanks all for following along. I hope this thread helps others with Kohler problems and log catcher ideas.