K161 magneto ignition coil

[Actonhorse 26]

I have a 1976 B-60 with the recoil start/mag ignition Kohler K161 on it.  I have been having problems with it for a while now where it quits running when it is warm.  I have narrowed down the problem to the coil.  I believe it gets weak when it gets hot and just looses power.  (it has to be the coil - I have replaced everything else!) 

 

I understand that the coil is nla from Toro. 

 

It is spec # K161T-281269J

 

I have researched on line and come up with part # 47 755 20S as the replacement.  Can anyone tell me if that is the correct coil?  Also I have read that Napa 7-01612 can be used as a replacement for this coil.  Can anyone confirm that this works? 

 

Thanks in advance for any help/advice. 

 

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,393]

The 47 755 20S looks correct.

 

The Napa 7-01612 replaces Tecumseh 30560A. It may work on the Kohler also - don't know.

 

Garry

[sorekiwi 761]

Not sure if this is the same coil or not - but this thread may be of some help? 

[WH nut 553]

Have you replaced the condenser?

[Actonhorse 26]

Thanks Garry.  It looks like the same coil and for $24.00 I ordered one and will try it and let you all know if it works or not. 

 

Mike:  I did see that thread but that is a different set up.  The magnets on mine are on the flywheel so that coil is different. 

 

WH nut:  Yes, I did replace the condensor, points (kohler) and plug, I re-routed the fuel lines because I thought they were overheating and creating vapour lock, I checked the fuel pump and it has lots of flow, I cleaned the carb and even put it on my B-80 for a week and it ran perfect.  When the B-60 shuts down it just has a very weak spark and once it cools off it has a nice strong spark again so I am almost positive it is the coil.  Who knows... i've been wrong before. 

 

I'll update once I get the coil on and let you all know how it is working. 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,393]

Napa shows another magneto coil for the K161. Their number is 7-01628 and Kohler number is 220435-S.

A Stens replacement is 460-071.

Phelon FG02145

 

A Google search found this

John Deere : AM30950
Tecumseh : 14160020, 16330001, 30560A
Phelon : FG02145, FG6240

 

Garry

[Actonhorse 26]

Thanks Garry.  I'll check that out tomorrow.  Its been a crazy weekend and I haven't had a chance to get the coil on yet.  I'll let you know if this works or if I have to look at one of those.