Kirk point saver, setting points problem 682-KT17

[zieg4036]

Well today was a frustrating. I bought a Kirk Point Saver and new Kohler points to give my 682 KT17 a spring tuneup. The point saver install was very straight forward and I followed the instructions. Now, to my problem, setting the timing with the Point Saver. The instructions are very clear but my main problem is finding the S or SP mark in the the timing sight hole. I rotate the engine and when the points begin to open, I try to look in the timing hole to find a mark or something. I do not see any letter or mark. All I see is a dowel or pin on the right hand side of the hole but I don't see what I need to line it up with. Does anybody have a pic? I cannot get the engine to fire at all. It just turns over and does not even spit or sputter.

I tried to set the timing by watching the Point Saver light per the instructions and tightened the point screw right when light came on.

FYI - I pulled the plugs to make sure I am getting spark and it is. The point saver light is bright so I am not worried about a bad ground.

Thanks in advance for your help!!!!!!!

[jimbob200521]

One tip a fellow member gave me on finding the S mark; crank the engine and spray some carb cleaner on the flywheel as it cranks, it helps clean it up. I know how much of a pain it can be to find it. So, what I did on my 1450 is, once I found it, took some of the g/f's brightest nail polish I could find and put a dab on the flywheel where it was. She gave me a weird look when I started going through nail polish mumbling about Cub's but hey, it is what it is.

[sawdustdad]

Finding the S mark is sometimes a real challenge. I've had to remove the flywheel cover to expose the flywheel to get a good look. I've also found that if you can get a piece of a scotchbrite pad on the flywheel as you rotate it, you can clean it enough to make out the S mark. I, too, use a spot of paint to mark the flywheel. I also put a pair of marks on the grass screen and shroud to mark the spark position.

[zieg4036]

Update- Welll I got the 682 running! I took some of the heat shields off and finally found the S mark. I don't know how you would be able to see a very faint and small S on the flywheel thru that small hole. The flywheel has now been marked with a paint marker for any future tune ups.

The point saver is worth every penny. It fires quicker and runs much smoother. Now time to get the mower deck on.

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by zieg4036

Update- Welll I got the 682 running! I took some of the heat shields off and finally found the S mark. I don't know how you would be able to see a very faint and small S on the flywheel thru that small hole. The flywheel has now been marked with a paint marker for any future tune ups.

The point saver is worth every penny. It fires quicker and runs much smoother. Now time to get the mower deck on.

Good to hear!

Now how about some pics of the Pointsaver installed and where you mounted it?

[ACecil]

Originally Posted by zieg4036

Update- Welll I got the 682 running! I took some of the heat shields off and finally found the S mark. I don't know how you would be able to see a very faint and small S on the flywheel thru that small hole. The flywheel has now been marked with a paint marker for any future tune ups.

The point saver is worth every penny. It fires quicker and runs much smoother. Now time to get the mower deck on.

Glad to hear it!

[zieg4036]

Here is a pic of where I mounted the module. I have since put on a couple of zip ties to clean up the wiring.