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Old 09-17-2017, 04:02 PM
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Default Points push rod

What should the total length of it be on a Kohler 301, and is it easily removed and replaced if it's worn down? Cannot find any specs on this in the manual.I assume it just pulls out?
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They typically don't wear enough to be too short, but it does happen. Are your points not opening far enough?
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Yes, it just pulls out. Points push rods do wear, then you have an oil leak. They are the same length as a k241, btw. Unless its not leaking oil, or not opening far enough,...?
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What should the total length of it be on a Kohler K-301
I don't recall ever seeing a spec on those.
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Old 09-17-2017, 07:58 PM
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They typically don't wear enough to be too short, but it does happen. Are your points not opening far enough?
How do I know what "far enough" is?
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How do I know what "far enough" is?
I think maybe you need to read this on how to adjust timing on your engine. If you can set the timing, then it opens far enough. The points are adjustable.

Link to a post about setting timing:

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=33461


Link to the Kohler engine manual for all other questions. If you have further questions, or the manual isn't clear, by all means ask away. This is a link to a download, so might want to do it from a PC or tablet and not a phone.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=4646



johncub is correct... sometimes the push rod wears and it will leak oil.
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What should the total length of it be on a Kohler 301

Breaker Pin “in-spec” length on 10-16hp is 1.500" to 1.600". The last new one I purchased was 1.553”
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Breaker Pin “in-spec” length on 10-16hp is 1.500" to 1.600". The last new one I purchased was 1.553”
Thanks. Where'd you find that info?

Something else was just brought to my attention on a different forum - that of having a gasket on the points cover plus the rubber grommet where the wire goes in at the bottom. I have neither of these anymore. How important is this? Without a gasket will it cause a short?
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I have neither of these anymore.
IMO, you should have both. It keeps water, dust, & debris out of the points area.

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Thanks. Where'd you find that info?
Found it here are, on OCC, where all the good info is.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32710

And on another forum as well. Not sure if I am allowed to post links to other forums, so I won't paste the link, but it was Garden Tractor Talk.

As far as the grommet and gasket, that keeps the points dry and clean. Rust dirt and corrosion is bad for point.
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