Kid with a wheelhorse 2 #1 Posted 3 hours ago (edited) Hi all I have recently acquired a C-145 automatic and it is in good mechanical shape but it does not have spark I have replaced the starter coil and magneto coil as well as the key switch and the solenoid and eveything is up to spec what should I do thanks Edited 3 hours ago by Kid with a wheelhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 17,613 #2 Posted 3 hours ago When replacing the key switch, did you replace it with the correct one. There is a difference between a switch for a magneto ignition, and a battery ignition. However, you said you replace the ignition coil and the magneto coil. There can only be one or the other. A magneto system has no ignition coil and vice-versa. So lets try to figure out what you have. Do you have the ID number for the C-145? What is the year? Which engine does it have? Do you have the spec number from the engine? I'm sure we can get you going if we have the right info. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid with a wheelhorse 2 #3 Posted 3 hours ago It is a 1-14259 and I replaced the switch with a 5 pin 3 position should be a 1980 model year with a k321AS and spec is 60362d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 21,222 #4 Posted 2 hours ago That spec is a battery points ignition with a 15 amp Stator for charging. The regulator you have sitting loose is not the correct one.. The finned one mounted on the hoodstand is. Run a jumper from Battery+ to the + terminal on the coil crank it and see if you get spark, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid with a wheelhorse 2 #5 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) I have gotten power there when I was working on it Edited 2 hours ago by Kid with a wheelhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 21,222 #6 Posted 2 hours ago If you had power on the coil and no spark next thing is points... Make sure they are opening and closing and clean them up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 48,221 #7 Posted 2 hours ago C-145 has a fuse taped into the wire harness in the area between the starter and regulator. Check that for the heck of it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid with a wheelhorse 2 #8 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Fuse is fine and I cleaned the points IMG_4357.mov Edited 2 hours ago by Kid with a wheelhorse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 21,222 #9 Posted 2 hours ago Disconnect the condenser and try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid with a wheelhorse 2 #10 Posted 2 hours ago No change, would the spark plug cable cause loss of spark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,511 #11 Posted 1 hour ago The tractor model number is not 1-14259/ Will guess it is 01-14KE01 if the transmission filter is at the rear of the tractor or model 01-14KS01 if the filter is on the right side of the transmission. They changed from Sundstrand hydro's to Eaton mid-year 1980 and why the use of E and S in the model number. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid with a wheelhorse 2 #12 Posted 1 hour ago It’s the second one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 21,222 #13 Posted 1 hour ago 38 minutes ago, Kid with a wheelhorse said: No change, would the spark plug cable cause loss of spark It sure could also is the plug new. You might want to steal a Plug wire and plug from a working tractor if you have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid with a wheelhorse 2 #14 Posted 1 hour ago Cleaned and gapped the plug put a new wire on it to still nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 21,222 #15 Posted 42 minutes ago if you have a test lamp hook it between the - terminal on the coil and battery positive... by hand slowly turn the engine over the light should turn on an off as the engine is turned over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites