Ignition condenser?

[syslvt90 2]

Hello,

I have a wheel horse c141 with the Kohler k321 motor. I am searching for a replacement part. From my search it says this part is a ignition condenser. Does anyone have any suggestions? It is a 2 wire with one terminal part. I'll attach a picture.

 

Thank you 

Stacey 

[953 nut 70,178]

That is not the correct ignition condenser for a K-321. The Kohler 230722 Condenser fits all battery ignition single cylinder and twin cylinder from the K-90 to the K-582.  It has a battery ignition system and uses a 200 to 500 nF condenser. Any automotive condenser from an engine with points will do.

 

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.

If you look up automotive condensers on line you should be able to find the capacitance rating. Armed with this information you can walk into your auto parts store and get a very confused look on the face of the person on the other side of the counter. The capacitance is not listed on the package and probably not in their store computer for have they have for condensers they stock.

Edited 3 hours ago by 953 nut

[ri702bill 13,292]

22 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

a 200 to 500 nF condenser. Any automotive condenser from an engine with points will do.

I have had good success using one for a mid 1960's 6 cylinder Chevrolet. Wire is the right length.