Nice work on the bucket!
Here is my update from this weekend. Got my new pack of rings in, file fit the replacement for the broken one and got things put together. Not too hateful. I have some paint on the way, along with PTO rebuild kit. Not sure, likely be a couple weeks before I can get it put back in the frame and try to fire it up.
Valves are set. I did realize I had the exhaust spring in upside, so had to swap that around. Not sure why it is really that important which end is the closed coils, but I didn't want to take any chances. Typical automotive springs are universal in nature.
Got the rod/piston installed.
Got most of the stuff bolted on, though the flywheel cover is just kinda hanging on there right now. I want to get some paint on the block, so likely slip it back off. I don't seem to have any extra bolts in my basket. I guess that is a good thing. Typically I can re-engineer things enough to run with less fasteners LOL!!!!
What is the most common way to get the starter pulley back on? I'm thinking of warming it up slightly so it can slip on easily instead of having to persuade it. It doesn't have a shoulder to sit against, so I'll have to do some figuring on its proper location. I know it's pretty close to the block, but don't want to have to do it twice.
Only other hurdle will be setting the governor. I seem to remember reading instructions somewhere, guess I need to read more of those Kohler instructions I downloaded. I only printed out the assembly portion which doesn't cover engine running/set up.