Points plunger rod length
 

Does anyone know the length of the points rods? I keep running into a problem where my points wear enough that they no longer close but I can not get the adjustment back due to lack of room. The points still have meat on them so the only thing I can think of is the rod or cam is worn. Anyone have any other suggestions? This is on a K181 in a 86 if that makes any difference.

IF.....the Point Push Rod was to wear, then the point gap would get closer and eventually stay closed.

It's not the length, it is the points in between. ?

Are they Kohler points?

Some aftermarket points are not the same, the screw that the points wire attaches to hits the back side of the points making the only adjust so far.
first pic is aftermarket.
Second is kohler.

10-16 is 1.500" to 1.600" and a 7-8 HP is 1.250" to 1.260".

They are aftermarket points from NAPA, I thought about the screw interfering but didn't take the time to play with it yet. I am going through a set of points ever six to eights months that seems excessive what do y'all think? It goes from hitting and running on the second revolution to no spark due to the points not closing. When I static time it to the correct gap they still move but do not close all the way. I noticed on the last set that in order to get the gap set correctly I have to move them past the notch that you are suppose to use a screw driver to set the gap with. Also when a tighten the plate to the block it twists just enough that the points don't close squarely. Any thoughts? I know pictures would be good but I am not at home this weekend. I can take some on Sunday if it will help anyone.