2007 Kohler 5ECD Spark plugs

The Main ExchangeThe Main Exchange Member Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
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I was just double checking that the fuel injected Kohler 5ECD generator takes NGK BPR4ES spark plugs. Can anyone confirm thank you. 

2007 300 EC, 350 Mags, B3's, Table Rock Lake, MO

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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have a 5EKD but in my parts manual it lists the spark plug for a 5ECD as their kit number GM46180 - I don't think that stands for a  General Motors spark plug. I have a suspicion it means a general maintenance  kit part (no pun intended guys) BUT I do have the Kohler 1-800 contact number and they have been great with me in the past..... 1-800-544-2444. Hope someone on the forum has the specific info. If not, maybe give Kohler a call. If you knew the serial number or year of your generator that would probably help too. Good luck!
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  • The Main ExchangeThe Main Exchange Member Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
    @MT, I called Kohler and they quoted me the GM46180 but I wanted to cross reference to a local parts store.

    2007 300 EC, 350 Mags, B3's, Table Rock Lake, MO

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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I get you. I really like NGK. Of course the one thing you don't want the parts boys to screw-up is to give you a longer plug. You can always tell right away if the thread is off but the length? if you don't notice that - well you will on start-up. BAM!
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  • The Main ExchangeThe Main Exchange Member Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
    I will pull one out tomorrow after work and run to the store and go with the NGK, some forums suggest going with the hotter NGK BPR6ES. Is it better with a hotter or colder plug? Probably wont make a difference. 

    2007 300 EC, 350 Mags, B3's, Table Rock Lake, MO

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  • The Main ExchangeThe Main Exchange Member Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
    Just found a site that listed the plugs as: GENUINE KAWASAKI SPARK PLUG BPR4ES. That's what I will go with, hope this helps everyone.

    2007 300 EC, 350 Mags, B3's, Table Rock Lake, MO

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  • craigswardmtbcraigswardmtb Member Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭
    That is the correct ngk plug. 
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  • The Main ExchangeThe Main Exchange Member Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the reply's going to put a couple in tomorrow and anchor out Friday night!!  

    2007 300 EC, 350 Mags, B3's, Table Rock Lake, MO

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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,614 admin
    Buy a whole lot of them. Kohler eats them like candy.....
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The NGK-BP4ES is correct. Personally, the NGK's work better than other brands I tried in the gen.

    As advise: do not use the plugs that the kawasaki engine manual calls for or by engine serial number; it is incorrect. Too short. It is for the air-cooled version. 

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • craigswardmtbcraigswardmtb Member Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭
    Anything BD says about Kohler gennys, you should listen too.  He has been around the ringer and back...  His old posts greatly helped me with my issues.  Its only a matter of time before you have your own issues with your 5ecd.
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  • The Main ExchangeThe Main Exchange Member Posts: 280 ✭✭✭

    @BD, thanks for the info, @craigswardmtbI already have had issues with the genny trying to do a bit of preventative maintenance before summer. 

    2007 300 EC, 350 Mags, B3's, Table Rock Lake, MO

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Glad I don't have to worry about plugs LOL
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just algae!  lol

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ....and barnacles....and salt water....and hurricanes.......yeah, I'll take a couple of spark plugs any day!
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Fruitless attacks. My gen has never failed or failed to start. Good thing it has a Yanmar motor. LOL
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  • The Main ExchangeThe Main Exchange Member Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
    Good news! New plugs installed misfire gone, thank you for your help.

    2007 300 EC, 350 Mags, B3's, Table Rock Lake, MO

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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,614 admin
    Better keep spares...........
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Kohler gens eat plugs. Even if they look good, first thing to replace if you have issues. 

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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