This engine turns freely and it has good compression, this is a complete engine(just the way you see it in the photos) it was in good running condition before has been put away in dry storage approximately 5 years ago, has tapered 4-1/8 shaft. The item "K181S Kohler M8 Magnum 8 Engine Complete withElectric Start Horizontal Shaft 8hp" is in sale since Tuesday, March 12, 2019. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living\Lawn Mowers\Lawn Mower Parts & Accessories". The seller is "want2hunt" and is located in Glenview, Illinois. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.