870express 116 #1 Posted July 11, 2019 The photo shows what is obviously an electrical ground, but for what? The ignition coil? Was it part of the orignial design for the engine, or was this one "added" by someone later? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,499 #2 Posted July 11, 2019 Does not look original to me. Likely was a convenient screw to ground something else. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #3 Posted July 12, 2019 If you haven't found this yet, here's a manual that covers the Clinton B1200 series which should include your engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,921 #4 Posted July 12, 2019 Remove the screw. I think there's a plastic isolater which would prevent it from grounding. The little square on the back of the plate. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
870express 116 #5 Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks. I agree there's no need to ground any of the ignition parts outside the bearing plate. I'll remove the screw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,499 #6 Posted July 12, 2019 Wallfishh is likely correct. If the screw is installed in a nylon push-in nut it was possibly where the ignition wire went to from the ignition on the engine. Then the ignition switch wire could also be installed there - convenient. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
870express 116 #7 Posted July 13, 2019 10 hours ago, gwest_ca said: If the screw is installed in a nylon push-in nut it was possibly where the ignition wire went to from the ignition on the engine. You were right. There is a plastic push-in nut inside a square hole. Looks like it was designed that way. I removed the screw and two unused wire terminals, and replaced the screw. It was put there for a purpose, but I'll probably never know what that purpose was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,921 #8 Posted July 13, 2019 21 minutes ago, 870express said: It was put there for a purpose, but I'll probably never know what that purpose was. Garry is correct. The kill wire from the coil comes out through that little hole and connects there for easy convenient connection to a kill switch wire 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites