flyovrcntry 115 #1 Posted October 9, 2013 OK,I have a kt17 that fires at the points,but not at the plugs.I just got this 417A so I don't know any of the history. Thanks for looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #2 Posted October 9, 2013 Well first off take a multimeter and check the resistance across the coil windings. It should have xx resistance if it is dead short, toss it. Check all grounds, wires for bare spots and signs of arcing. Change the condenser. Change the points if they are corroded at all. Check the voltage at the low side of the coil you should be getting 12V or so with the key on. Check your point and plug gaps. Just a few basics to any spark issue. Let us know what you find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #3 Posted October 10, 2013 It should have xx resistance Going from memory here which could be flawed... but I dimly recall FOUR OHMS on the primary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Road-Track 39 #4 Posted October 10, 2013 Try another spark plug with the base grounded on the engine and see if that sparks when turned over with the key on. I had the same problem a week ago. Bad plug. Second bad plug I have seen latey on the tractors. One was new? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyovrcntry 115 #5 Posted October 11, 2013 It's been a long time since I owned something with points.I filed the a little,cleaned them up,she fired right up.Damn thing starts better than anything else I have.Ordering a new set of points,they look pretty thin,and adjustment is about maxed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #6 Posted October 11, 2013 Thats good news!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
