tomtractor 71 #1 Posted March 7, 2014 Is it normal to see a spark from the points cover when starting a tractor. I have a c125. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #2 Posted March 7, 2014 NO something is shorting out, you do have the cover on right ?? sparks at the points is normal but not visible with cover on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,898 #3 Posted March 7, 2014 No The points cover is supposed to be grounded, and the wire to the points is insulated. Does the engine start and run? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtractor 71 #4 Posted March 9, 2014 The tractor runs great. Although the tractor does not charge the battery. Maybe this is the problem? I will check to make sure the wires are grounded under the cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #5 Posted March 9, 2014 Are you seeing the spark through the hole the wire goes through. The grommet should seal that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtractor 71 #6 Posted March 9, 2014 No I feel like It shoots from the points cover up to something metal on that side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,499 #7 Posted March 9, 2014 Is the C-125 engine not in a rubber isolated cradle? Perhaps the ground cable between the engine and the frame is bad and the spark is jumping to the throttle cable which is grounded by the dash housing. If that is the case be careful - they can get red hot. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zach l 2 #8 Posted March 14, 2014 Check the ground on your battery I had the same thing happen to me and it was a bad ground Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
