fourwheels0 191 #1 Posted October 20, 2012 1976 kohler 10hp has an issue. the guy said he had it running but now no spark where would i start?. fuel pump was rebuilt,new points and condenser. would a bad coil cause no spark? anything else i should look for?. yes i'm bad at electrical stuff lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,245 #2 Posted October 21, 2012 I would still check the "new" points for proper gapping. Yes, the coil could be bad as well as the condenser. With the ignition key on do you have 12 volts at the coil? Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #3 Posted October 21, 2012 turn key on see if you have 12v at the + side of the coil, if no check wiring to coil and switch, if yes put the test light on the - side of the coil and crank engine the light should blink as the points open and close, the cond. is hooked to the - side of the coil right? if the light does not blink/flash check points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #4 Posted October 21, 2012 thanks guys i'll try what you said. it's been "rewired" lol no key switch just an on-off switch. the starter is wired directly with an old headlight push button. hot wire from the battery goes into on-off switch,wire coming out of switch and goes to + coil,- coil goes to points. condenser goes to - coil. does that sound right for the wiring?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #5 Posted October 24, 2012 ok it has gone on to a new owner. thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
