1983 with a 12 hp 321AQS Kohler. While running, If pull out the dipstick,
exhaust gas plumes about 4 feet high. It still runs and tows my 1 yd cart
at slow speeds, but when I ask it to go uphill, or add throttle, it seems
like the motor binds.

None of my other lawn machines do this. My guess is the the valves or the
rings are bad. I want to keep this workhorse as part of my weekend
lineup, and I have tools and equipment to pull the motor. Is a rebuild
possible? or do I need to find a donor motor?


I would also like to get rid of the points and install an electronic
ignition.. is that possible?



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Justbrilliant

After screwing around with this thing for the last 2 years, burning up
points, condensers, new head gaskets, new head from backfiring, new fuel
pump, muffler, and more...

I finally found the problem and it runs as smooth as silk.

It had a pinched fuel line between the fuel pump and the carb. I cant
believe I didnt find this before.

: )





"Justbrilliant" wrote in message
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1983 with a 12 hp 321AQS Kohler. While running, If pull out the dipstick,
exhaust gas plumes about 4 feet high. It still runs and tows my 1 yd
cart
at slow speeds, but when I ask it to go uphill, or add throttle, it seems
like the motor binds.

None of my other lawn machines do this. My guess is the the valves or
the
rings are bad. I want to keep this workhorse as part of my weekend
lineup, and I have tools and equipment to pull the motor. Is a rebuild
possible? or do I need to find a donor motor?


I would also like to get rid of the points and install an electronic
ignition.. is that possible?



--
Justbrilliant