Jordanjames 13 #1 Posted August 14 Just picked up a commando v8 I bealive 1969. With the kohler. Has some small issues but all in all seems nearly ready to run. Somewhere along the line the coil was changed and I can't find where it's sent the sparkplug connection. Anybody know what coil I could order and easily replace the makeshift one that was installed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,281 #3 Posted August 14 I would REALLY like to see a picture of a V8 Commando! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,393 #5 Posted August 17 On 8/14/2024 at 2:24 PM, Handy Don said: I would REALLY like to see a picture of a V8 Commando! The V8 stands for vertical crankshaft eight horsepower, not V8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordanjames 13 #6 Posted August 23 On 8/14/2024 at 2:21 PM, gwest_ca said: So it's points and condenser ? It's got a stator but also a coil on the fly wheel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordanjames 13 #7 Posted August 24 Where can I find the proper coil or piece that connects to the spark plug? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,393 #8 Posted August 24 (edited) 11 hours ago, Jordanjames said: Where can I find the proper coil or piece that connects to the spark plug? Kohler engines from 1969 used an electronic ignition system consisting of a trigger and coil assembly. These parts are obsolete and new replacements are not available from Kohler. Your best bet would be to check with vendors like this one to be sure what they are selling is what you need. It appears to be correct but you need to confirm this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/285115069332?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOorypSR439Ft7HNKpHy_vGWGR8aSiPIyGXcceaE9jU0T7a_yuhg7tDk You should test the trigger before spending money on a new coil, the Kohler Service Manual has instructions for testing it on page 8.5 Edited August 24 by 953 nut add Kohler SM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordanjames 13 #9 Posted August 25 14 hours ago, 953 nut said: Kohler engines from 1969 used an electronic ignition system consisting of a trigger and coil assembly. These parts are obsolete and new replacements are not available from Kohler. Your best bet would be to check with vendors like this one to be sure what they are selling is what you need. It appears to be correct but you need to confirm this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/285115069332?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOorypSR439Ft7HNKpHy_vGWGR8aSiPIyGXcceaE9jU0T7a_yuhg7tDk You should test the trigger before spending money on a new coil, the Kohler Service Manual has instructions for testing it on page 8.5 Thanks. Very useful information 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordanjames 13 #10 Posted August 26 On 8/24/2024 at 7:28 AM, 953 nut said: Kohler engines from 1969 used an electronic ignition system consisting of a trigger and coil assembly. These parts are obsolete and new replacements are not available from Kohler. Your best bet would be to check with vendors like this one to be sure what they are selling is what you need. It appears to be correct but you need to confirm this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/285115069332?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&srsltid=AfmBOorypSR439Ft7HNKpHy_vGWGR8aSiPIyGXcceaE9jU0T7a_yuhg7tDk You should test the trigger before spending money on a new coil, the Kohler Service Manual has instructions for testing it on page 8.5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordanjames 13 #11 Posted August 26 Not much for identification Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordanjames 13 #12 Posted September 9 I don't bealive it's an ignition coil. It's this piece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,393 #13 Posted September 9 14 minutes ago, Jordanjames said: this piece That is the ignition trigger On 8/24/2024 at 7:28 AM, 953 nut said: You should test the trigger before spending money on a new coil, the Kohler Service Manual has instructions for testing it on page 8.5 Did you even look at the manual I furnished? The trigger is clearly shown in the manual. Testing things before buying replacement parts will save you a lot of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordanjames 13 #14 Posted September 9 Yes. The trigger is dead. Thank you for the testing procedure. I may have misunderstood the message but the piece broken is the trigger and not the ignition coil. Do you know where a trigger might be available. My mechanic is telling me it may be more cost efficient to switch to points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,393 #15 Posted September 9 10 hours ago, Jordanjames said: Yes. The trigger is dead. Thank you for the testing procedure. I may have misunderstood the message but the piece broken is the trigger and not the ignition coil. Do you know where a trigger might be available. My mechanic is telling me it may be more cost efficient to switch to points The likelihood of finding a good used trigger is slim so changing over to points is probably your best course of action. This thread is for a horizontal crank engine but should work for a vertical shaft as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordanjames 13 #16 Posted September 20 Is there a generic type of trigger that would do the trick? Example something like this ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
