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Old 04-23-2015, 11:37 AM
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Just picked up 1972 IH Cub Cadet 149 with 14 hp K321. Garage kept and has sat for 10 years. I love k series because they seem easy to work on and are dependable.

Here's the problem.............
I get power to the coil and to the points but no spark at the spark plug and no spark in the points. New points, new condenser and have tried 3 different coils. Alternator/ Generator also good.

Any help for me?

I have a k301 in a ford LGT 125 and I've never encountered feeling so brain dead.
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Old 04-23-2015, 11:41 AM
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First, welcome to OCC.........

Click on this link and check your Ignition Circuit per the Diagram.... Ignition Circuit
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Run some fine sandpaper between the points contacts. I've had new points that did not work until I did this. I now do this on every set I install.
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Run some fine sandpaper between the points contacts. I've had new points that did not work until I did this. I now do this on every set I install.
^^^ Yep, that's more than likely the issue. ^^^



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Try a different plug wire,
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Test light should be lit on positive side of coil with key on and also in start position. Test light on negative side of coil should "flash" during start. As stated above, probably have to clean new points as they sometimes have coating on them.

Also, I see it's your first post, Welcome to OCC
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Test for continuity through the closed points. I had a similar problem on a 12-horse. I tested every thing but through the points, never thinking the contact surfaces were non-conducting. That was my problem. Cleaned them and it started right up.

Sand over or file over the points contact buttons.
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Another vote for cleaning the points.
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Old 04-30-2015, 11:34 AM
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Thank you all for your fast responses and excellent help. It's good to know quality help is there for you when you need it. Especially for a newbie like me.
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So.....what is the outcome...???
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