Keithwidney 48 #1 Posted April 21 I bought a Montgomery ward with a loader. The kid said it had no spark. He claims to have changed the coil pick up.i am trying to figure out what everything is. I noticed this and can’t figure out what it is. I’m also missing a the runner driveshaft puck, will a mtd tractor one work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,513 #2 Posted April 21 We have B&S service manuals. What is the model number? or is it a flat head? Twin cylinder or single? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,609 #3 Posted April 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, Keithwidney said: He claims to have changed the coil pick up.i am trying to figure out what everything is. If he installed a B&S 398811 or equivalent coil to switch it to a solid state ignition system. The coil would need to be installed backwards on the engine in order to work. I.E. if the coil has markings that say cylinder side, this would have to face away from the cylinder. Reason behind this is the the poles on the flywheel magnets of a cast iron Briggs are opposite that of an aluminum Briggs. If the above coil was not installed, I would suggest installing one. Cut the wire that goes to the points but leave the points installed to plug off any oil leaks. Edited April 22 by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,513 #5 Posted April 22 Don't see your 326437-0135-03 parts list but it may be there. https://www.partstree.com/search/?type=model&term=326437-0135-03 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keithwidney 48 #6 Posted April 23 From what I have found it had a bridge rectifier for the charging/ starting system.not to familiar with this system.it looks like everything is missing on my engine. Is it missing or was it by chance modified ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
