66' lawn ranger getting no spark

[IronDuke 4]

Hey, i have been trying to restore my 66' lawn ranger but i have not been able to get any spark. Any ideas on what it could be?

[sorekiwi 761]

If it's the original Tecumseh the points, condenser and magneto are all behind the flywheel. 

 

I don't remember how you shut the thing off, there is probably a kill wire coming out from the same place to ground the mag and kill the spark.  Check that first, if that wire is shorted to ground you will have no spark.  If that doesn't fix it, pull the flywheel and have a look at the points etc.

[squonk 44,744]

If it's the original Tecumseh the points, condenser and magneto are all behind the flywheel. 

 

I don't remember how you shut the thing off, there is probably a kill wire coming out from the same place to ground the mag and kill the spark.  Check that first, if that wire is shorted to ground you will have no spark.  If that doesn't fix it, pull the flywheel and have a look at the points etc.

Good tip! My 704 was running erratic like the carb mixture was off. Turned out to be the kill wire was rubbed thru and it was vibrating and just touching the steering shaft.

[AMC RULES 37,250]

First...try a different(known good)spark plug.     

[squonk 44,744]

First...try a different(known good)spark plug.     

   

[IronDuke 4]

thanks for the help

[AMC RULES 37,250]

Keep us updated here, let us know how it goes.  

          

[IronDuke 4]

i just pulled off the case covering the flywheel now what should i be looking for?

[IronDuke 4]

i am trying to get the fly wheel itself off but its not wanting to come off, any ideas on how to take it off?

[sorekiwi 761]

Here is a link to the manual:  http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/665-engine-tecumseh-l-head-3-11hp-service-manualpdf/

 

The flywheel is on a taper.