USHorse 41 #1 Posted March 25, 2010 Current Condition: No Spark Kohler 341 Project Tractor - Had a rough running engine. So, started with carb rebuild (professionaly) and while it was out for rebuild thought I would remove points to inspect. Took points off, saw some pitting/metal transfer, so bought new points and installed. Rebuilt carb then installed. FYI...while points were removed, I most likely turned engine by hand and installed points where ever I left the postion of the engine. FYI...the gap does appear to be slightly > 0.02"). I crank engine with new battery (since I drained the other one with to avail) and now have ZERO spark. Replaced coil and condensor. Still no spark. I am measuring 12 Volts at negative post of coil with key in "on" position. I get "sparking" at points gap when I put in a metal feeler gauge. When I rotate crankshaft by hand, the points never fully close. Should the points fully close and the max opening be the 0.02" and at that position be TDC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #2 Posted March 25, 2010 Points need to adjusted so they are open .02 at high point on points cam,they must be set to wide now,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USHorse 41 #3 Posted March 26, 2010 Good News & Bad News.... Good news first....I fooled around with the points during a b-ball game and spark back and now running!! Bad news...my Orangemen just lost Thanks for the hint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
