No spark, points question

[krystolo 497]

 

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

The voltage fluctuates in the spark plug wire cap when I turn to start.    With the spark plug connected to the plug wire and laying on the cylinder head is there a spark that will jump toe >035" gap? No

 

just not turning over (starting)  After attempting to start the engine is the tip of the spark plug wet with fuel? No, but haven't checked it immediately after trying to start it.

 

thoughts?        Did this problem exist before the carburetor rebuild?     Yes

[squonk 38,916]

Get a spark tester before doing anything else. I repeat:  laying a plug on a head and checking for spark really doesn't work well all the time. Corroded aluminum head fins are a poor ground. Get a spark tester.

[krystolo 497]

Got the spark plug tester. No flashing light. 😞

 

With the continuity tester, I have light at condenser positive and negative, neg flashes when turned to start. 
 

light at point screw

 

bad spark plug wire?

Edited April 7, 2021 by krystolo

[krystolo 497]

There is enough power inside the spark plug cap thing to light the continuity tester, but not the spark plug tester. 
 

could this be a coil problem?

[Achto 26,548]

5 minutes ago, krystolo said:

could this be a coil problem?

 

You had mentioned that the coil had gotten hot. There is a possibility that the coil is damaged. You can get a new coil from Tractor Supply Co. It is very important that you get a 12v coil with an internal resistor.  Napa would also be a good source for a coil.

[krystolo 497]

5 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

You had mentioned that the coil had gotten hot. There is a possibility that the coil is damaged. You can get a new coil from Tractor Supply Co. It is very important that you get a 12v coil with an internal resistor.  Napa would also be a good source for a coil.

I know I have left it on run several times. Like for hours. 
Headed to Napa!

[krystolo 497]

The folks at Napa are really getting to know me. Lol

[305 380]

i work at an auto parts store partime and when someone needs a coil for Kohler points ignition engine i get them Primeline part # 7-01634

 

that's the number that Napa would use , but as said any coil  as long as it's 12 volts and internally resisted  should be fine

[krystolo 497]

4 hours ago, 305 said:

i work at an auto parts store partime and when someone needs a coil for Kohler points ignition engine i get them Primeline part # 7-01634

 

that's the number that Napa would use , but as said any coil  as long as it's 12 volts and internally resisted  should be fine

Got it!

[squonk 38,916]

Napa IC14 too. Already mentioned it yesterday. POST #15  Also cheaper than the Primeline one.

Edited April 7, 2021 by squonk

[krystolo 497]

YES!!!

 

[squonk 38,916]

[ebinmaine 63,113]

9 minutes ago, krystolo said:

YES!!!

AWESOME!!!

[ebinmaine 63,113]

Just now, squonk said:

Nothing like a dancing banana to demonstrate one's excitement. 

[krystolo 497]

I think I over WD40’d my throttle cable and it slips a little. Whoops!

[squonk 38,916]

Just now, ebinmaine said:

Nothing like a dancing banana to demonstrate one's excitement. 

[rjg854 10,734]

44 minutes ago, krystolo said:

YES!!!

 

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[krystolo 497]

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped me with this. I learned so much!

[ebinmaine 63,113]

5 minutes ago, krystolo said:

learned so much

THAT'S the thing that counts.... 

[Achto 26,548]

SO AWESOME!!! I glad that you have it running.

Edited April 7, 2021 by Achto

[lynnmor 6,775]

9 hours ago, krystolo said:

I think I over WD40’d my throttle cable and it slips a little. Whoops!

 

I hate when that happens.  Cannot see your cable from here but to regain some friction, spray parts cleaner at the dash end mechanism several times.  Work the cable while spraying.  I prefer the chlorinated type for the best cleaning.

Edited April 8, 2021 by lynnmor

[krystolo 497]

@lynnmor  worked like a charm!  Thanks for the tip.