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Old 04-21-2013, 07:47 AM
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Removed QA-36A and mounted 1B tiller on 1450 w/ single hydraulics and removed front & rear 42" blades then mounted 44" deck on 1450 w/ dual hydraulics. I had timing problem with this tractor after I rebuilt the engine last year. The 1st tractor fired right up after sitting the winter, (we had no snow deep enough to need plowing). The 2nd 1450 needed ether to get her started. While mowing, I had several backfires and when I shut her off, I had run on for a bit. The engine was extremely hot and I knew from last year the timing was off again. Rather than fight the Kohler points, I decided to purchase Chevy points, bracket and cover. Lakota Racing was the cheapest @ $35.00 + shipping. I purchased 2 sets. Once they arrived, (shipping seemed to be slow), I removed the Kohler points, cleaned the block and screws holes with carb cleaned, let them dry and mounted the Chevy bracket with medium Loc-tite. I used loc-tite on all the screws. Once everything was installed, I hooked up the timing light and cranked the engine. No timing mark was visable. I let the starter cool and cranked again while rotating the points adjusting screw. It took several crank & cool downs before I found the mark and got the timing adjusted correctly. Runs like a completely different tractor now.
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Question: Did you have to replace or install a new (or different) push rod...???
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What is the advantage of using Chevy points?
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Chevy points have an adjustable screw on them making it MUCH easier to adjust the timing.
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Being a life-long GM owner, I am well familiar with these points. I always used points from Niehoff, because they were easy to get and of high quality. The part # is DR-8HV. I apologize, but I don't remember the matching condenser part number.

Is there an advantage to using the Delco style points in a general use situation, or is this specifically for puller engines?

This looks like a modification that would be worth making on my K-301 in my 1250. Is this something that would be worth the investment, or is it something not needed. When I replaced the points in my tractor last year, it was a difficult job and I never really did find the timing marks on the flywheel. Is there any advice out there?
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Being a life-long GM owner, I am well familiar with these points. I always used points from Niehoff, because they were easy to get and of high quality. The part # is DR-8HV. I apologize, but I don't remember the matching condenser part number.

Is there an advantage to using the Delco style points in a general use situation, or is this specifically for puller engines?

This looks like a modification that would be worth making on my K-301 in my 1250. Is this something that would be worth the investment, or is it something not needed. When I replaced the points in my tractor last year, it was a difficult job and I never really did find the timing marks on the flywheel. Is there any advice out there?
I have adjusted Chevy points, and Kohler points. Different points sets are not a magic bullet.

Having an easy to adjust screw will not find the timing marks for you.

Having an easy to adjust screw will not compensate for a defective coil or condensor.

At the age of these machines, I think the most satisfaction comes from a complete, correct ignition replacement. Coil, points condensor, wiring, ignition switch, and plug wire. Oh, yea, a new Autolite 216 plug.

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I didn't replace the push rod. A new rod was installed when I rebuilt the engine last year.
I may have spoken too soon. I mowed for 30 minutes yesterday and had 2 backfires. I also noticed several hesitations. I could feel engine hesitate then come right back. When I turned the engine off, the engine made 3 revolutions before stopping. I'll be double checking the timing and replacing the coil and condensor. I'll also check the valve adjustments. Carb seems to be fine. I checked adjustments after I set the timing.
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CADplans,

Your response is kind of what I thought. Points are points, and as long as they are properly adjusted and have a properly tensioned spring, they work.

I do prefer a Champion Spark Plug, though. I don't really care for the looks of the Autolite electrode. It seems a little light duty to me.

Thanks for your comment.
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