USHorse 41 #1 Posted December 22, 2009 Sure I am reading into this too deeply and just confusing myself but my K-sereis repair manual shows two differnt spark plug gaps for the various K-series engines. The gap is either 0.025" or 0.035" depending on the series and/or ignition type. The ignition types noted are battery, magneto, breakerless. Then, below the chart it says... "Note: On gas fueled engines, gap is 0.018" on all engine models" Now the "dumb" question that I have been hesitating to ask....aren't all these engines "gas fueled" and the gap therefore 0.018"??? Please prove or disprove my intellect. To further damage my confidence, I couldn't tell a magneto, battery or breakerless ignition apart unless it came labeled from Kohler!! Be gentle Thanks :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,146 #2 Posted December 22, 2009 0.18 is for propane or natural gas powered motors What is teh spec number of your motor so we can see if it is battery or Magneto. If the engine has a coil on it (think beer can with a wire out the top that goes to the spark plug) you have battery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USHorse 41 #3 Posted December 22, 2009 Engine: K341S-71371, Serial # 14199379 and I certainly do have a coil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 215 #4 Posted December 23, 2009 Spark plug gap with battery ignition (automotive coil type) is .035. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USHorse 41 #5 Posted December 23, 2009 Thank you all :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #6 Posted December 23, 2009 (think beer can with a wire out the top that goes to the spark plug) Paul, I don't know where you're buying your beer, but they're cheating you! Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,146 #7 Posted December 24, 2009 Paul, I don't know where you're buying your beer, but they're cheating you! Jim 7 oz ponies Appropriate for Wheel Horses :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJR49 121 #8 Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) The manual says the .035 gap is for breakerless ignitions. Whats a breaker? My K 341 has points in addition to a battery and a coil. So I guess I'm breakerless. The manual also lists a Kohler P/N for the spark plug. Currently I'm using a Champion H10C. Any thoughts? Edited September 29, 2021 by RJR49 Mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,146 #9 Posted September 29, 2021 points are also called Breaker points. You need the .035 I am an ABC plug guy (anything but champions) I use Autolite 216 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJR49 121 #10 Posted September 29, 2021 Thanks. I guess calling it a pointless ignition doesn't sound quite right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
