oldnslo
Super Member
Hi all,
I have a JD 110 with a Kohler K181 magneto style ignition engine that provides a random spark. Strong then weak then none. Only strong for couple of revolutions. Engine may cough once and that is all. Spark is observed by grounding the plug to the head.
Things I have checked or tried.
New spark plug.
I have checked point gap and they are clean and not burnt or corroded. NOTE: Do not see any sparking across the points either.
Tried a different condensor.
Have removed the flywheel and inspected key to see if it was partially sheered.
The magnets in the flywheel seem tight and are free of rust.
Looked for cracks in the ignition coil and see none.
Removed the kill wire that goes to the key switch from condensor - points circuit. Thought maybe it was randomly shorting out.
I am down to suspecting the ignition coil assembly that is part of the alternator stator assembly is bad but don't want to spend $100 + on a guess if there is some thing else I may have missed.
Any ideas?
TIA
Roy
I have a JD 110 with a Kohler K181 magneto style ignition engine that provides a random spark. Strong then weak then none. Only strong for couple of revolutions. Engine may cough once and that is all. Spark is observed by grounding the plug to the head.
Things I have checked or tried.
New spark plug.
I have checked point gap and they are clean and not burnt or corroded. NOTE: Do not see any sparking across the points either.
Tried a different condensor.
Have removed the flywheel and inspected key to see if it was partially sheered.
The magnets in the flywheel seem tight and are free of rust.
Looked for cracks in the ignition coil and see none.
Removed the kill wire that goes to the key switch from condensor - points circuit. Thought maybe it was randomly shorting out.
I am down to suspecting the ignition coil assembly that is part of the alternator stator assembly is bad but don't want to spend $100 + on a guess if there is some thing else I may have missed.
Any ideas?
TIA
Roy