dmoore 941 #1 Posted February 15 So I've been troubleshooting the no spark issue on my RJ-58. I had a good blue spark then nothing. I've set the new OE Kohler points from 0.16 - 0.20 with no luck. New plug etc. I decided to remove flywheel and OHM the coil. It read 7.24 OHMS. Since I do not have a service manual (yet) for these older Kohler's I am not sure if this is a good reading. I dont think a bad condenser would prevent a no spark issue. I have also disconnected the single kill switch wire removing it as a possibility. What say you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,230 #2 Posted February 15 1 hour ago, dmoore said: I've set the new OE Kohler points from 0.16 - 0.20 with no luck Did you clean off the contacts on those new set of points? They come shipped with a coating on them which prevents them from oxidizing in the package, but that coating also prevents a closed circuit from happening unless it's cleaned off 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,000 #3 Posted February 15 Looks like 7.24 Kiliohms (K ohms) I think that is too high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #5 Posted February 15 Yep, points cleaned prior to install. Are you saying the Kohms value is to high leading to bad coil or is scale too high?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #6 Posted February 15 So I removed the coil to get a better look since this is my first K91 and the plug lead came out of it rather easily. Looked inside and there is this sharp pin? Is the plug lead supposed to just push in on that pin?? Doesn't make sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #7 Posted February 15 OHM reading on coil directly to that pin without going through plug lead was 7.29 ohms...slightly higher than going through plug lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 899 #8 Posted February 16 That plug wire is supposed to screw on that pin down in there. Not supposed to just push in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,230 #9 Posted February 16 4 hours ago, dmoore said: Is the plug lead supposed to just push in on that pin?? Yes, it just pushes down on the pin for the wire connection and is typically held in place with a small amount of epoxy on the insulation to the wall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #10 Posted February 16 I see...thanks for that info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #11 Posted February 16 Guess I will order a coil plug lead and condenser. Coil looks to original Kohler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #12 Posted Monday at 07:40 PM Ok so new NOS stator/coil with new NOS condenser. New Kohler points set at 0.20 and still no spark. Kill switch wire disconnected just for S & G. This is getting monotonous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #13 Posted Monday at 08:53 PM At this point I am wondering if the flywheel magnets are still strong. I see they are removable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #14 Posted Monday at 11:31 PM They have a ridge built up on outside perimeter like they are worn down but there's no contact so I'm not sure if they are supposed to look like this or? I can grab the plug lead and spin flywheel by hand and feel just a little tingle. Connect it to the plug and nothing. It's not building enough energy to jump the plug electrode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 941 #15 Posted 16 hours ago (edited) Ok gentleman, we have pretty blue spark now! 😃 I don't know what was on those point contacts but it took some cleaning with crocus cloth to get them to work! Never had to go that far in past experiences. One choke and she fired up and idled like champ. Shout out to Brian of K & B Wheel Horse Parts for building me a great lil Carter! And thanks to all who chimed in with help throughout! Now just awaiting my steering pins to tighten up the steering a bit. Wheeeeeeew... Edited 16 hours ago by dmoore 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
