Rustyred 58 #1 Posted January 11, 2018 Hi Folks, I am putting my Kohler K181S back together for my C-81. I can't find applicable info for my question: Does the positioning of the flywheel/magneto on the shaft matter? Are there timing issues affecting how the electrical system functions? Or is there no timing issues to worry about? Thanks for your much appreciated help. Rustyred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,146 #2 Posted January 11, 2018 There is a keyway on the crank and in the flywheel...sort of fixes it for you 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustyred 58 #3 Posted January 11, 2018 Too true. Thanks. A friend had told me this was something I really had to pay attention to so I thought I'd throw it out there. So thanks. BTW - I am missing the wire that runs from the ignition coil to the battery. See picture below. Any idea where I can acquire one? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,146 #4 Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) The wire from the small + terminal on the coil goes to the ignition switch I terminal not the battery Make your own 14 ga wire is more than sufficient. Edited January 11, 2018 by pfrederi 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustyred 58 #5 Posted January 11, 2018 Oh dear - I wrote this wrong. Thanks for the patience. ( it's Thursday) I meant the wire which runs from the ignition coil to the Spark Plug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,764 #6 Posted January 11, 2018 https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/part/onan/167161501?msclkid=e52ed0ff9674156b4f2f8aa8ef86d392 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,890 #7 Posted January 11, 2018 Standard plug wire. Available almost anywhere small engine parts are sold. Also available on Amazon and eBay. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustyred 58 #8 Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks folks. Much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #9 Posted January 11, 2018 46 minutes ago, pfrederi said: The wire from the small + terminal on the coil goes to the ignition switch S terminal not the battery Make your own 14 ga wire is more than sufficient. Should be the "I" terminal on ignition switch. "S" goes to solenoid. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,146 #10 Posted January 11, 2018 Good Catch...Engage mind before typing 16 minutes ago, oldredrider said: Should be the "I" terminal on ignition switch. "S" goes to solenoid. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,650 #11 Posted January 11, 2018 This drawing should be helpful. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #12 Posted January 13, 2018 Glad this has come up. I've got to rewire my 857 due to age and neglect. Thanks guys! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites