RJC1965 148 #1 Posted January 14 I am replacing my ignition trigger switch and ring. It was really dirty when I pulled the flywheel and stator. I noticed this chip in the flywheel magnet just in this place rest are fine see picture. I am replacing the ignition trigger as my engine would run awesome then just die like I turned the key off. If I waited a few minutes or longer it would start and run fine for awhile then shut off. Anyway am I ok to use the flywheel as is or do I need a new one or can you replace the magnet looks like they are glued in? Thanks Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,674 #2 Posted January 14 As long as the magnet is not loose. I would run it. I have had several magnets, in kohlers, come off and get beat up a bit. Just re-glued them back in place and they worked fine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,841 #3 Posted January 14 I'll second Joe I think you would be fine.. Just clean things up and look for other damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJC1965 148 #4 Posted January 14 Thanks for the advice I cleaned it up and all the rest of the magnets Look great I will get it assembled and hope that fixes my stalling out issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,841 #5 Posted January 14 I had a a Onan do the same thing. A close inspection of the coil showed a crack in it. There was a service note or kit. to move it up out of the hot zone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJC1965 148 #6 Posted January 14 I will closely inspect the coil as it’s half out I did know that can cause the same intermittent stalling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,841 #7 Posted January 14 Sure lots of coils do that. They heat up and open up. Then they cool and run for a bit. Can be a real hair pulled to diagnose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJC1965 148 #8 Posted January 16 WHX is your replacement coil an OEM Onan coil or aftermarket. I see you relocate to top of engine assume to keep cooler. I just placed an order for an aftermarket coil but now wondering how well they will work vs an OEM coil. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJC1965 148 #9 Posted January 23 Update as for now the replacement of the trigger coil and ring seems like it solved the issue. Ran about an hr blowing snow and no issues hopefully it will continue. I do have a replacement coil incase that could have been the issue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,841 #10 Posted January 23 On 1/15/2024 at 9:02 PM, RJC1965 said: WHX is your replacement coil an OEM Onan coil or aftermarket. I see you relocate to top of engine assume to keep cooler. I just placed an order for an aftermarket coil but now wondering how well they will work vs an OEM coil. Thanks I don't know RJ... tractor came this way and was already relocated. The relocation bracket doesn't look DIY. So maybe from a dealer or a Onan offering? In searching for a coil for another 520 I think I came across a coil that included that relocation bracket. It's also been reported that a 3 ohm Harley coil works fine. Good to hear the trigger fixed your issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
