Wheel horse 417A leak n stuff

[Cee245 818]

My 417A is now running well after getting new points and condenser installed.  First time I've done it and learned a lot of little tricks. It's got the Kt17 series 2 I think.  There is no oil filter on it!

 

My question is, what is the rod that comes from the motor called that moves the points open / closed?  I'm wondering if there is a seal around it that is prone to leaking? How hard is it to get at? I never noticed before, but there could be what looks like a little oil under the cap of the points.  

Edited November 20, 2020 by Cee245

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

I'm thinking it's called a points push rod.No seal as far as I know.But......I do think the screw holes on the cover will leak oil if the cover screws are not tight.

[953 nut 55,379]

The points are located on the top of your engine and there isn't any pressurized oil up there so it shouldn't be a problem.

[bds1984 1,435]

Not all Series II engines have an oil filter.  The one in my C175 did not.  If you desire to put an oil filter on it, make sure there is a removable block off plate near the rear cylinder, by the PTO side.  I bought one from a newer M18 and bolted it right to my Series II and installed an oil filter for a 2015 Ford Focus on it.  

[Cee245 818]

Thanks... Would anyone know what gauge wire goes to the points? Every time I put the cover on, it won't run.  There is a little cut in the wire and is shorting out. 

[peter lena 8,649]

CEE, I would guess in the 14-16 gage , the more important thing is to change the routing of the wire problem . you can also use a small " wire wrap " on ignition wiring to insure its flow , pete

[c-series don 8,730]

It’s hard to tell in the picture but it looks like that might be a series one. 

[Cee245 818]

Here is the plate on the motor...

[pfrederi 17,742]

Spec 24300 and up is Series 2