QuestionQUESTION: i have a kohler k341aqs i just replaced the connecting rod and piston put back together and put back in tractor now i have no spark, i replaced the coil,condensor, and vltage reg., spark plug and wire, and breaker points still no spark any ideas...
ANSWER: Hello Dave:
>>Did you Dress up the Point Set Contacts using Emory Cloth or 440 Grit Sand Paper?
>>Are you Sure the Engine has a Good Ground?
>>Have you Disconnected the Shut Off Wire and Checked for Spark?
>>Thanks.
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John
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Hello Again Dave:
>>I just Remembered Something; Did you Say you Replaced the Coil Lead to the Plug?
>>If yes, Did you Use a Metal Core or Glass/Carbon Core Wire.
>>A Small Engine Coil will Not Fire through a Glass/Carbon Core Coil Lead, it has to be a Wire Core Coil Lead.
>>Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: hello i have replaced all parts with kohler parts i did not dress points but i did try the old ones also and still no spark... where would the disconnect wire be i may have took that off... i removed all sheet metal and seat to repaint. and is currently all still removed. the engine is grounded.
ANSWER: Hi Dave:
>>The Wire that Grounds the Point Set or Coil is the Shut Off Wire and if Any Safety Switches are on the Unit and Preventing the Point Set or Coil from Operating as Designed, Disconnecting the Shut Off Wire will Eliminate this.
>>Sometimes the Point Set Contacts have a Coating that is Supposed to Prevent Corrosion and it Sometimes Prevents the Contacts from Contacting at All and you have No Fire. Polishing the Contacts with a Clean Cloth before Installation will Correct this.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: ok i have checked evrything and everything seems good but still no spark the only other thing i can think of is when i took engine apart i took the flywheel off and cleaned it and wipe off stator would that have something to do with no spark you think? my next step is going to be taking the engine back out of frame and pulling the flywheel back off to check out if there is something wrong there... and i also had to cut the wire that goes to the front of engine behind pullies but i have spliced that back together... any idea's i am getting fustrated i have replaced every electrical part on this except stator. this engine ran fine until i blew piston all i did is pulled out to replace piston and connecting rod. and cleaned up...
AnswerHi Dave:
>>You can View a Breakdown of the Engine at this Site Addy; http://www.kohlerplus.com/login.asp and Select Enter as Guest. Now Select the Thumbnail of the Engine Catalog you Wish to View. Select the Service Manual TP-2379 for Download.
>>The Electrical Systems Checks Start on Page 71 of 137.
>>I Forgot All About the Manual from Kohler.
>>I Apologoze for the Oversight.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
