c160 with k341

[jammankel 24]

the motor is making a horible noise and i dont know what it is it happens roughly every 40 feet and when you idle it down it smooths right out

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,492]

Have another condenser you can try? If not disconnect the one on there and try it.

 

Garry

[jammankel 24]

will do

 

[jammankel 24]

so i swapped the condenser and it is still happening do you guys believe it is spark knock 

i plan on resetting the points gap tomorrow

could it be the coil?

thanks for any help

Edited May 5, 2019 by jammankel

[953 nut 60,083]

24 minutes ago, jammankel said:

resetting the points gap

             That sets your timing too.

[Sarge 3,465]

That is either spark knocking or the carb is getting plugged and starving it for fuel - mine did the same thing the last time I mowed but haven't had the time to get out to fix the thing yet. That 16 needs a lot of fuel and the timing set correctly to be happy - look into doing the K series timing procedure with a multi-meter.

Generally - called "Static Timing" procedure.

 

Sarge

[Hacksawhero123 351]

Yeah. Don’t set the points with a feeler gauge. Static timing is the way to go. 

 

Mark. 

[seven 202]

Can you explain to me what static timing is cause I've never heard of it.

[jammankel 24]

i dont know what it is but i set the points and all seems well at the moment 

[953 nut 60,083]

10 hours ago, jammankel said:

i dont know what it is but i set the points and all seems well at the moment 

Kohler static_timing.pdf

[Hacksawhero123 351]

My k341 was set a bit too far advanced and was running hot. My exhaust elbow and stack tip was cherry red hot. After retiming, she ran cooler and all was well in the world again. Use an ohm meter. You want the points to break contact at the same point that the “S” timing mark on the flywheel lines up with the pointer. Best of luck. 

 

Mark

[Hacksawhero123 351]

A good sign that your timing might be a fuzz off. 

 

Mark.