JRess 12 #1 Posted April 10, 2023 I have a 12hp Koehler 301. The spark plug cable boot is worn. I have a new cable. How do I replace into the ignition coil? Since I am not too mechanical inclined don’t want to break anything. Thanks all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #2 Posted April 10, 2023 Just pull the old one straight out. There should be a metal looking ferrule on the end of the old one and the replacement should have one like it on it. Just push it in. You should feel a slight click when it connects. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #3 Posted April 10, 2023 Forgot to add look down into the coil socket with a flashlight and check for any corrosion in ther. Clean as required. 29 minutes ago, JRess said: Since I am not too mechanical inclined That's OK I'm no good at making model tractors out of toothpicks either... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,135 #4 Posted April 10, 2023 You can see what the wire end looks like 2nd wire from the left. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #5 Posted April 10, 2023 Greasy Pete @peter lena might suggest some dielectric grease on it? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,631 #6 Posted April 11, 2023 @JRess would use just a very light dielectric grease swipe , inside the plug boot , insure conductivity and eliminates boot tearing , do that on all my small engines . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRess 12 #7 Posted April 11, 2023 Thank you gentlemen! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 223 #9 Posted April 19, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 6:17 PM, WHX?? said: Forgot to add look down into the coil socket with a flashlight and check for any corrosion in ther. Clean as required. That's OK I'm no good at making model tractors out of toothpicks either... Make sure the old wire end actually comes out. Been there, done that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #10 Posted June 2, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 5:46 PM, squonk said: You can see what the wire end looks like 2nd wire from the left. Where did you get those at? I was just getting ready to complain about the price of a single wire and was looking at some for marine engines as a possible way to buy 6 at a time. I am guessing that is what you did, I just want to confirm they work. Thanks!! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,135 #11 Posted June 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: Where did you get those at? I was just getting ready to complain about the price of a single wire and was looking at some for marine engines as a possible way to buy 6 at a time. I am guessing that is what you did, I just want to confirm they work. Thanks!! Randy I made them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #12 Posted June 2, 2023 He buys begs borrows & steals the pieces from NAPA and has the handy dandy crimper @RandyLittrell. I got one from him at the BS and they are nice but me thinks Ole Sqounky bent me... @Achto and I since buy plug wire sets at Fleet Farm. Supposed to be for a Continental Dan?? Enough wire and ends to make a few. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,135 #13 Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) 51 minutes ago, WHX?? said: He buys begs borrows & steals the pieces from NAPA and has the handy dandy crimper @RandyLittrell. I got one from him at the BS and they are nice but me thinks Ole Sqounky bent me... @Achto and I since buy plug wire sets at Fleet Farm. Supposed to be for a Continental Dan?? Enough wire and ends to make a few. I hit you over the head with a shovel. The " universal tractor wire sets come with the boots and terminals on one end. You cut to length and put the ends on the other. Old # was Belden 700172. Sold a bunch of them. The problem with the kit is the plug terminals and boots are straight not a 90 deg elbow. That's why I buy everything separate so they have the right end. I'll have to check out Tractor supply. Looks like they sell a kit with the right boots.. Edited June 2, 2023 by squonk 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #14 Posted June 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, squonk said: I hit you over the head with a shovel. Lol... might help to ease the pain when he shoves the Channel locks up my rear to retrieve the fuel pump where i put it! Not the ones we get Squonky... will get a pic... not quite as hi test as yours tho. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,594 #15 Posted June 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, WHX?? said: will get a pic. 21 minutes ago, squonk said: I'll have to check out Tractor supply. These are the ones that we buy, they come with a 90 degree boot on the plug end. They sell 4cyl kit and a 6cyl kit. https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/calco-6-cylinder-wire-set/0000000026269?Ntt=tractor parts TSC has a similar kit, they are a little more proud of theirs. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tisco-spark-plug-wire-set-sws260 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,135 #16 Posted June 2, 2023 I saw those when I googled fleet farm. What material are the plug boots made from? I'd like to see an up close picture of them. The boots I use are 80% of the cost of the wire I make. Wouldn't mind a cheaper alternative if I could find one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,594 #17 Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, squonk said: What material are the plug boots made from? Not sure if they are rubber, neoprene or silicone. I do know that the wires are neoprene with a copper core. This site has a bit more info on the Calco wire sets. https://www.theisens.com/products/universal-spark-plug-wire-set/ Edited June 2, 2023 by Achto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,135 #18 Posted June 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, Achto said: Not sure if they are rubber, neoprene or silicone. I do know that the wires are neoprene with a copper core. This site has a bit more info on the Calco wire sets. https://www.theisens.com/products/universal-spark-plug-wire-set/ Do the wires say High temperature? Can't make out what it says on the wire . Also don't like the style of the coil terminals. I use these. Crimp on: Plug wire terminal: Plug boot. High heat silicone: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
