kohler command 18 overheating

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I find that most of these Tractors with the internal trigger ignition modules go bad after 15 to 20 years. Have had this problem on every twin cylinder Kohler or Briggs. Some times water/moisture will kill these modules when old. Just replaced Brigg V Twin coils 2 was ago and now suspect 1999 Cub 2185 going South when hot. Acts like vapor lock but .... don't think so. Modules were $25 Amazon new pair on Briggs. Just over $30 for Cub. But ... quite a bit of tear down again on the Briggs on a JD tractor. Not sure on my Cub with CH18. My 79 red 652 cub cadet is setting with bad engine front main bearing froze. Would sell cheap. Converted to 16-18 hp Briggs V Twin. Otherwise great tractor. Bought wife new XT1 50" deck. Cheap vs 46" JD.
Hal in Florida.

 

[gainestruk]

Also take blower housing off and make sure no nests, dirt, grass is caked on cooling fins, this will cause it to overheat, it's good maintenance to take housing off before starting each season.