782 K17 Kohlar Points Cover screw size

[Tony h]

My engine has both a fine thread and course thread screw in the points cover. Neither one fits happy. What should be in there? 10-24 or 10-32?
This guy sells an ignition to replace the Condensor. Too bad you still need the old style Points. They are a bear to get to unless, at the very least, take the complete air cleaner assembly off the Carburetor. I'd hate to drop those screws down the Carb throat.

http://www.kirkengines.com/index.php#RetainingScrewKit

[DeltaCub]

Originally Posted by Tony h

My engine has both a fine thread and course thread screw in the points cover. Neither one fits happy. What should be in there? 10-24 or 10-32?
This guy sells an ignition to replace the Condensor. Too bad you still need the old style Points. They are a bear to get to unless, at the very least, take the complete air cleaner assembly off the Carburetor. I'd hate to drop those screws down the Carb throat.

http://www.kirkengines.com/index.php#RetainingScrewKit

It uses a 10-24 screw. Use a baggie and rubber band over the carb to prevent dropping anything down the throat. Personally, I would use the basic Kohler condenser and points, set it according to the manual and forget about any special stuff.

[ol'George]

Just close the choke if your concerned, and the screws won't "fall" into the carb. because it is a horizontal throat, so a magnet tool easily retrieves them if they drop into the elbow.
use allen heads they are easier to install/hold.