jeremygibbs42 3 #1 Posted September 30, 2015 Hi everyone, I recently joined this forum and had posted before about a noise coming from the PTO of my 312-8 in which I was able to fix it with the help of members responses. I am all new to wheel horses and especially this 312-8. The motor seems to be running well. I recently printed out the owners manual. I wanted to basically do a tune up and was looking to buy a new air filter, pre filter, spark plug, and change oil. I was wondering should I replace anything else for maintenance? I was on ebay and saw that I could get new spark plug, breaker points and condenser all together. Should I change the breaker points and condenser. I am not even sure as to how to do that. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #2 Posted September 30, 2015 It never hurts to change points and condenser. Worn points can cause running problems as well as a bad condenser can cause problems. Changing them is not hard. Down load a Kohler service manual and follow it. You can down load it right here from Red Square or other sites. You also will get help from right here. There are a number of members on here that will jump right in and help, all you need to do is ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #3 Posted September 30, 2015 Remember, a 312 Magnum doesn't have points or condensor. Magneto ignition and timing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #4 Posted September 30, 2015 I believe the early 312's had K series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #5 Posted September 30, 2015 You are correct. O P stated a K 301 but just wanted to throw that out there so no $ is thrown away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremygibbs42 3 #6 Posted October 1, 2015 Ok, thanks for the response. I have the earlier K series K301 (1986). Thanks for the info I will order the condenser and points. Do i need to check the timing after changing the points? Also I saw in the service manual that it recommends a .20 spacing. Is there a tool to use for the spacing? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #7 Posted October 1, 2015 Use a automotive feeler gauge. Follow the service repair manual and you should have no problem. It's not difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,543 #8 Posted October 1, 2015 ... Also I saw in the service manual that it recommends a .20 spacing ... Careful with those measurements and units, points gap should be .020", or something very close to that.What part of Pennsylvania are you from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremygibbs42 3 #9 Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks for the information, I am located just outside of Philadelphia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
