dells68 7,494 #1 Posted March 22, 2016 Ok, bonehead mistake here. I pulled the engine from my GT14 to clean up and give a fresh coat of paint. I know the wire coming from the I terminal on the switch goes to the + terminal on the coil and the - terminal goes to the points. The condensor does hook to the + terminal on the coil correct? I thought I would remember no longer than it would be out, but memory isn't what it used to be. I'll mark everything else now!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 882 #2 Posted March 22, 2016 Goes on the minus side. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #3 Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Negative side where the points connect to is where your condensor goes. Edited March 22, 2016 by Theroundhousernr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #4 Posted March 22, 2016 Thank you. Used to I could pull something apart and put it back exactly like it was with no problem. Now, I have trouble remembering names and details - kind of scares me - just turned 43. That's why I'm glad I have you guys for support! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 589 #5 Posted March 22, 2016 6 minutes ago, dells68 said: Thank you. Used to I could pull something apart and put it back exactly like it was with no problem. Now, I have trouble remembering names and details - kind of scares me - just turned 43. That's why I'm glad I have you guys for support! Now what will really screw with you is if you ever by an onan engine. On the P series the condensor hooks to the positive side.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062 #6 Posted March 22, 2016 Heck you are still a kid. Wait til you get in your 60's. Main goal in life is not getting lost in the dark house when you have to pee. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #7 Posted March 22, 2016 The pee thing is already rough - 2 or 3 times a night and falling over all of the crap my wife has piled up at the foot of the bed. I've got two left feet anyway. I teach 2nd grade and I honestly think all of the stress put on teachers now from the state level down does something to your memory! Most of the people I work with have to take meds to manage the stress. It's the kids that keep me going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 882 #8 Posted March 22, 2016 Yeah, i put a coil back on a water pump with Briggs engine today and didn't hook up the ground wire. Points style ignition on it. Wondered why it would not fire. Then when I found it i thought you big dummy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062 #9 Posted March 22, 2016 Stress is a killer. Had a job like that wife was afraid I was going to stroke out. I was saved went I messed my back up and could no longer work. That was 10 years ago. Living on SS is no fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #10 Posted March 22, 2016 I've got 8 years till I'll be eligible for early retirement. Problem is I would only get about 1/2 of my retirement. If I work 4 more beyond that, I can pull full retirement. I just hope I can keep hanging with the stress. Everybody keeps thinking it will get better, but it seems like every year things just keep getting tougher - no fault of the principals - they're under the same stress or even worse! I miss the old days before no child left behind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted March 22, 2016 8 hours ago, dells68 said: Now, I have trouble remembering names and details - kind of scares me - just turned 43 Sorry to say but this will only get worse with time! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062 #12 Posted March 22, 2016 I have heard the NO Child Let Behind is a Royal Pain. You could teach in Richmond I think the kids motto is can't bring knives and guns to school lets beat the teachers up. Every city school has a full time cop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #13 Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) That's alright. Thankfully, I teach in a rural school that has mostly just good country kids. Not meant as a slam - they have good values, are respectful for the most part, and are a pleasure to work with. I've worked in another school that drew a large population from a nearby city and the dynamics were completely different and much more stressful! It's all come down to every child has to be able to pass a specific state test on an assigned day with no consideration for what might have happened the night before. High stakes gambling at it's best - base a whole year's worth of instruction and learning on one day. Everyone can have an off day. Then to add to that the set passing rate is the same for everyone - you and I know that we all learn differently and what is great for one student might be unacceptable for another student. God didn't create us all the same, so why should we have to pass the same test? Sorry, I'll quit ranting - for the time being! Edited March 22, 2016 by dells68 spelling 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,775 #14 Posted March 22, 2016 20 hours ago, Howie said: i thought you big dummy! My most commonly used phrase, more and more every day! Remember, getting old aint for sissies! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 856 170 #15 Posted March 24, 2016 "Don't worry be happy" ….....sounds so easy doesn't it? Stress is a killer. It caused me to throw in the white flag after 12 years as a service manager. Stress is no fun and some of us just deal with it differently then others. Today I try to as stress less as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #16 Posted March 24, 2016 When I need to relieve stress I just don`t watch the news... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #17 Posted March 24, 2016 We had a meeting at school with our resource officer. Man did he give us enough to think about that would scare the crap out of you. Man, the world we live in sure is scary!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites