[Shop-talk] Electronic Ignition

[David Scheidt]

On 7/24/07, eric at megageek.com <eric at megageek.com> wrote:
> Hello, quick question..
>
> I have a mower that has a Kolher 23 HP motor and I was wondering if anyone
> knew of a source for electronic ignition modules conversion kits.
>
> I want to get rid of these damn points and put in something a little less
> maintenance requiring. Thanks.

I have no idea if anyone makes a kit specifically for your engine or
not.  If you can't find one, there are control modules that are run by
the points.  The points no longer switch a high current source, so
they don't arc, and should last a long time.  They wear out, because
the cam on the distributor rubs against the rubbing block.  If your
problem is that the rubbing block wears out because the dizzy shaft
wobbles, they won't help.  Points on an engine like that should last a
long time, though, so I wonder if that isn't your problem?

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David Scheidt
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