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K181 no spark

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I ran my 75 B-80 about 2 weeks ago fired right up as always. Went to start it tonight no luck took sparkplug out and set it on the head. Turned it over and there is no spark. I read through some posts about this problem. What do I clean the points with. I have a gap tool, but forgot how to set the gap. suggestions?

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First off you need to make sure you have 12volts to the Plus side of the coil. If you do have 12 volts then make sure the points are cleaned and gapped properly. If they are pitted you can clean them up with fine sand paper. To adjust loosen the screw on the side of the points, not the 2 mounting screws and adjust accordingly. If you have a multimeter you can make sure the point arent grounded out. Ign off set to ohms. One lead on ground and one on wire terminal. Rotate motor to open points and meter should show open, points closed meter should show continueity

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I sanded the points with emery paper. set the points to .20 wiped off points with a towel and Vrooommm! I'm guessing that the moisture off the garage floor the past month must have rusted up the points. thanks WHnut

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