Kohler K181 points

[cubflyer 4]

Hello, I’m currently working on a K181 engine and I’m wondering if these points are worn out and need replacing? Thank you in advanced. 

[pfrederi 18,629]

Clean them up if yo see a pit on one side and a mountain on the other replace them  If the contacts are fairly even run them

[Ed Kennell 41,772]

I like to work them smooth and flat with a thin points file.

 

 

 

[squonk 43,710]

1 hour ago, pfrederi said:

Clean them up if yo see a pit on one side and a mountain on the other replace them  If the contacts are fairly even run them

Yes. Good used OEM Kohler points are probably better than New ( who knows where they come from ) points. 

[ri702bill 9,335]

I take it that you opened the points beyond normal for the picture. Gap should be .018 to .020 inch.

Metal transfer from one contact to the other tells you the condenser is not "Matched" for optimum operation. You may wish to get a new one....

[Gasaholic 284]

1 hour ago, squonk said:

Yes. Good used OEM Kohler points are probably better than New ( who knows where they come from ) points. 

Can still get new OEM points and condenser on Amazon... but yes make sure they are OEM and not aftermarket.... Trust me, the aftermarket ones generally suck. I save back my old points and clean them up for "in a pinch" re-use until I can get new ones. I have had to replace several aftermarket points just because they failed mechanically (plastic melted, screw that holds points wire stripped, spring weakened so they wouldn't close, etc.) 

[wallfish 18,050]

7 hours ago, cubflyer said:

I’m wondering if these points are worn out and need replacing?

Clean the contact surfaces with a file or fine grit sandpaper, gap them properly and run it.