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Old 12-28-2013, 07:41 PM
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I have a Cub Cadet 1200 with Kohler engine. I saw a post mentioning a points saver. Didn't know such a device existed. Will it work on mine? If so where can I get one?

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www.kirkengines.com has them. I've never used one, but heard good stuff about them. Will be watching your project, would like to see how it turns out, might do the same thing on a couple tractors.
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Old 12-28-2013, 08:08 PM
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Thanks Sawdustdad - will check it out.
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Old 12-28-2013, 08:57 PM
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Just to echo what has been said I have seen then but don't know a thing about em
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Old 12-28-2013, 09:25 PM
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Went to the web sight and read up on it. It makes sense, therefore I am going to try it. will let you know the results when I install it.
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Old 12-28-2013, 10:26 PM
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I bought one of David Kirk first unit about ten years ago. I have used it on several tractors it is currently on a 149 working perfectly . I recommend them.
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Old 12-29-2013, 10:33 AM
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Went to the web sight and read up on it. It makes sense, therefore I am going to try it. will let you know the results when I install it.
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Old 12-30-2013, 03:13 PM
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when I got my 128 the points were bad and no connection . I take a point file and rub or file some silver solder or silver , this coats the steel some ,then file the points and check with a ohm meter ,it has been firing up fine for 4-5 years now
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Old 12-30-2013, 10:10 PM
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The little flashing light on the points saver works really well timing your tractor , especially for us older guys that do not see as good as they used to , and can't crawl around their tractors like they used to do !!!!!!

I like mine a lot , especially when I bring home a new tractor. I mount it where I can see the light flash when I am timing it. For the most part , I am a one man show when I work on my tractors and every shortcut helps.
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Old 12-31-2013, 11:35 AM
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While we are on the subject of point savers and points. Does anyone ever check the push rod length for the points? I have a 149 that is a PITA to start in the winter. I have this problem every year. I modified the seat pan to fit a very small auto battery. I know its not a cranking problem. The points seem to pit every year. I put in new p/c in the summer. Also changes coils. And now the tractor wouldn't start. It has spark but weak. cleaned the points it finally started. I was thinking of going to the point saver and just have second thoughts.
But anyway back to the rod length for the points. Does anyone know the lenght of the rod? I know the early ones where aluminum and wore. Not sure about the steel ones. Mines 1.550 thou.
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