Availability of Ignition Parts For 314-8

[hotajax 279]

I was just thinking that I haven't put points in my tractor in a ton of years.  Can you still buy Kohler points and condensor for this old girl?  Thanks.  

 

Question retracted.  Looks like there's still a ton of them available.  

Edited 4 hours ago by hotajax

[ebinmaine 79,491]

I've had my hands on at least a dozen or more sets of points. Only replaced ONE. 

 

Clean em. Reinstall.  

Edited 4 hours ago by ebinmaine

[hotajax 279]

Last time i did it there was metal transfer across the gap.  So I probably will need to replace.

[ebinmaine 79,491]

Looks like they're available on the popular auction website for about $25 shipped.  

[ri702bill 12,383]

1 hour ago, hotajax said:

Last time i did it there was metal transfer across the gap.  So I probably will need to replace.

That is the function of the condenser..... If there IS a distinct metal transfer, the Mfd rating of the condenser is off.

If there is no transfer - keep the condenser, don't change it!

[953 nut 67,194]

If you have any metal transfer the condenser is not ding its job. Continuing gto use the same old condenser will shorten the life of your new ignition points.

The Kohler 230722 Condenser fits all battery ignition single cylinder and twin cylinder from the K-90 to the K-582.  

The unit of measure for a condenser is the Farad, and our small engines use a condenser that is in the nanofarad range (ten to the minus ninth power Farads) which is based on the voltage range they work in. A  battery ignition system uses a 200 to 500 nF condenser. The lower end of the spectrum is preferable as too high a rating will allow more flow resulting in coil overheating. Do not use a condenser intended for a magneto ignition because its rating is too low and will result in burned ignition point contacts.

Most automotive points condensers will be fine. I have used the 1960s Ford condenser ( 250 to 280 nF) because I had a few on the shelf.

The 1967 and earlier VW had an ignition coil with a built in resistor like the ones on a Kohler Though they do have a little extra wire on them you can eliminate they too are in the proper range and should be readily available at an auto parts store. Harley Davidson Blue Streak DR90X condensers are a good choice because they are also in the 250 to 300 range.