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PostSubject: k161 magneto?   k161 magneto? Icon_minitimeSat 05 Feb 2011, 7:10 pm

Got the ride-a-matic running. But it won't rev up.

While it's cranking you can hear the snap of a high-tension spark.

Went digging and found out that the coil is cracked and leaking a sticky red goo.


I started looking online - not luck. Anyone know where I might get one?
Or is my only real solution to go with a battery ignition?


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PostSubject: Re: k161 magneto?   k161 magneto? Icon_minitimeSat 05 Feb 2011, 9:25 pm

I wonder if its too far gone to epoxy the crack. It is still working - just has spark jumping around in the crack instead of it all going to the plug. Be worth a try just to see if it would work and for how long. You'd have to completely fill any voids, not just seal over the crack. Question
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PostSubject: Re: k161 magneto?   k161 magneto? Icon_minitimeSat 05 Feb 2011, 10:16 pm


It's knackered. Cracks running the whole length and in different directions. Pieces are falling off.

k161 magneto? K161_m10


Looking online, it looks like similar coils are available - need to re-use the metal bar through the middle.


Wondering if there's a close enough match that will work?



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PostSubject: Re: k161 magneto?   k161 magneto? Icon_minitimeTue 08 Feb 2011, 10:30 pm

Thanks 312 but that's for battery ignition - I can't get it to fit under the flywheel Wink.


I've found out the part # I need is: 230075 (engine spec suffix is an E):
http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=kohler_engines&mn=K161-28118+TRACTOR&dn=catalogs_13721
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BUT - they are not to be had anywhere. I've found examples of the part for later model engines for about $100!


Question - should I be able to remove the coil from the bar? I've read that someone was able to replace the Kohler coil with a Tecumseh coil. Is there more than habit holding it on? I want to know before I use additional persuasion on it.

As for keeping it original - it's hidden under the flywheel. The spark will still look Kohler Smile.
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PostSubject: Re: k161 magneto?   k161 magneto? Icon_minitimeSun 13 Mar 2011, 3:14 pm

She's alive!

I gave up looking for the correct magneto and bought a 12v resistor coil and condenser. Hooked them up today and the motor runs like a top after a minor carb adjustment.

Just need to figure out a place to mount the coil, a proper switch, finish the wiring and get a new coil wire.

Looks like the generator is working. battery was less then 12v before the motor was started and climbed up to 12.5v on a high idle.


I'm hoping to have it drive-able next weekend.
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