Save Old Iron 1,571 #26 Posted October 9, 2014 Yes. But you know they are always closed when you accidently leave it on. Murphys law! They are closed about 98% of the time while running, so chances are they will be closed when the engine is shut down. Not Murphey's law ... Kettering! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter198 1 #27 Posted October 10, 2014 I am very thankful for all of the advise. The past couple of days have been crazy and I haven't gotten to it but this weekend i will follow every direction to the "T". At this point it's all iv got to go on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter198 1 #28 Posted October 12, 2014 The wire from the points needs to go to the neg(-) side of the terminal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 624 #29 Posted October 12, 2014 Yes and so should the condenser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter198 1 #30 Posted October 12, 2014 Why goes to the pos then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,344 #31 Posted October 12, 2014 Why goes to the pos then? The wire from the "I" terminal of the ignition switch goes to the (+) terminal of the coil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter198 1 #32 Posted October 12, 2014 Let me ask this did I screw my coil and condenser? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 624 #33 Posted October 12, 2014 I'll be honest I've hooked positive up to the negative side of the coil before (bad key switch had to bypass) and it didn't hurt it and this wire was coming straight off the battery on mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,344 #34 Posted October 12, 2014 Chances are slim that you did any damage. Just hook it up correctly and see what happens. Most cases of coil damage occur when the ignition switch is left on for long periods of time with the engine not running and the points closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter198 1 #35 Posted October 12, 2014 It runs perfect!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,344 #36 Posted October 12, 2014 Good to hear. Thanks for not giving up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter198 1 #37 Posted October 12, 2014 Thank you I'm glad I didn't iv had that tractor in the family since 1992. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
km3h 543 #38 Posted October 12, 2014 Never, Never, Oh, did I say Never, give up on a Kohler engine or a Wheel Horse tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinW.73 224 #39 Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) as one good small engine one said, most problems are electrical. (actually most carburetor problems are electrical) but you get the point. change the plug to an older h10c or ngk plugs are great. if interested i can give the ngk number that is equal to an h10c plug. trust me. i had this exact same problem with the exact same engine. try it before you tear it apart again. mine had spark when the plug was out but it wasn't working right when it was in. changed it to an old plug and she fired right up. ngk plug in it now Edited October 24, 2014 by JustinW.73 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
