Kohler M18 vs M20

[Charlie175]

I need to replace the intake valve on my M18 that is in my Cub 1811.
No longer available and searched and can't find one
The M20 intake valve is still out there. Any chance they are the same?
M18 part is 5201708-S
M20 Part is 5201707-S

 

[RandyT]

My Kohler distributor shows both as NLA

 

[Charlie175]

Yes, but for some reason there is still a supply of the M20 valves out there. The M18, none. I was hoping there were the same.

 

[Richard001]

Yes, but for some reason there is still a supply of the M20 valves out there. The M18, none. I was hoping there were the same.

Is there a Kohler dealer near you? Take whats left of your old valve and compare it to the M20.

Richard

 

[Richard001]

Looks like you maybe able to find the valve on E-Bay.

Go here:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Kohler+M18+intake+valve&_sacat=0

Richard

 

[Charlie175]

The issue I had with those is they show the part # for the M20 but list it as M18.

The Stens ad I did not see before, That is a great price. I found both valves on tractor parts asap and ordered them, but they were a lot higher that the Stens price