Technical Articles

Did you just replace your burned out ignition coil to have your new one burn out too? Here is why!The leading cause of premature failure of an ignition coil is due to a worn or bad spark plug ignition cable.A bad spark plug ignition cable will have a much higher than normal resistance. This high resistance causes a very high amount of voltage to be generated from your ignition coil's secondary winding. This excessive voltage creates a high amount of heat which consequently melts the co …

Here is a basic wiring diagram that applies to all Vintage and Antique Lawn and Garden Tractors using a Stator Charging System and a Battery Ignition System. We did our best to keep this as simple and as easy to understand as possible. This applies to all old Cub Cadet, Ford, Jacobsen, John Deere, Wheel Horse, Case, and Simplicity Garden Tractors. 

Engine Science: How a Battery Ignition System WorksAs Published in July/August Issue of Lawn and Garden Tractor MagazineBy Norman Ng, iSaveTractors.comI meet a lot of people who are completely comfortable and confident disassembling an entire engine. However some of these same people are intimidated by electrical issues in their tractor. To many tractor enthusiasts, the idea of electricity is mysterious and viewed as if it were magic. A common problem is an engine losing spark. I see many …

Hi There!We are very excited to now offer direct replacement carburetors for your Kohler Magnum Twin and KT Twin Series Engines. These are super high quality carburetors made under our supervision for Kohler M18, MV18, M20, MV20, KT17, and KT18 Engines.These feature a 26mm/1.02" throttle bore and includes a 90 degree fuel fitting.These are a 100% bolt on replacement for your aging carburetor.These come with our 100% satisfaction warranty, and excellent post sale customer service.You will LOVE th …

How to tell if Your Kohler K Series Engine Needs a New PistonSo your Kohler K Series Engine is burning oil, smoking, or losing compression and you want to look inside to see what it needs.Do you need a new Kohler K Series Piston? How can you tell?Well in this article I will show you how to determine if your Kohler K Series Engine needs a new piston. This applies to all Kohler K141, K161, K181, K241, K301, K321, and K341 K Series Engines.You can inspect the condition of your piston wit …