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Old 07-25-2013, 06:50 PM
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Default Coil replacement on 1210 (12cyl kohler)??

Need some advice:

I've had issues with carb running rich on kohler 12hp. Last week it wouldn't start, despite turning over fine. I suspected no spark.

Mechanic at cub dealer has it. Said it needs a new coil- which makes sense. He needs to pull engine to replace coil. This will take 2-3 hours labor.

3 questions:
1) Do you really need to pull the engine to replace the coil?
2) he recommends I replace 4 motor mounts @ $25 each as a precaution. Says he won't know for sure til he pulls the engine? Warned of expensive drivetrain problems that could result w/ bad mounts.
3) could the bad coil cause carb to run rich?

Again- I'm no mechanic. My guy seems to really know cubs.... I'd appreciate any thoughts...

Thanks!
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