kendelrk
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it dosent matter which wire, but i can say that those kill switches malfunction regularly, and dont attach it to the handle bar mount as sometimes thats where things go wrong, try it with it just hanging first
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CaptCanadia
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It has the original kill switch welded to the frame. The wires were just cut off.
kendelrk
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oh wow, probablly faulty switch, i say hook it up, try it in both positions and see if you get spark
Banditz
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Hmm, if it has two then at one time it must have had another switch, Or a key. With that being said like kendel said, either will work just fine. Now, last thing.. have you got the engine started yet? You can always kill it by covering teh carb or throwing the choke on. I have been trying to read all this, but may have missed you saying you did.. If so I am sorry.
kendelrk
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theres no spark, so hes trying to get the kill switch and all sorted out and check for spark when he finishes. trying to narrow down the reasons its not providing spark
CaptCanadia
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I tried it with the kill in the on and off position with the spark plug pushed on the bolt head. I got no spark so does that mean its a bad spark plug?
kendelrk
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bad spark plug, or magneto problem
CaptCanadia
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Alright I'll get a new one tomorrow. Hey out of curiosity do you think I could get a running 5 horse B&S for 50 bucks at like a swap meet?
EDIT: I found this really cool article about the history of B&S. Most of you probably know this stuff, but for some of you it's a really cool read.
http://www4.briggsandstratton.com/miscpdfs/RNT/history of briggs_MS8751.pdf
EDIT: I found this really cool article about the history of B&S. Most of you probably know this stuff, but for some of you it's a really cool read.
http://www4.briggsandstratton.com/miscpdfs/RNT/history of briggs_MS8751.pdf
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Don't rely on "pushing" the spark plug onto a bolt head. Unreliable ground. Grab the plug, and give 'er a tug.
Or, if you're kinda chickenish- get a foot of copper wire and strip about 3" of insulation off one end, and an inch off the other. Wrap the 3" around the threaded part of the spark plug TIGHTLY. Loosen a good bolt on the engine and wrap the 1" end around the bolt shank and tighten the bolt again. Now tug away and look for spark.
Or, if you're kinda chickenish- get a foot of copper wire and strip about 3" of insulation off one end, and an inch off the other. Wrap the 3" around the threaded part of the spark plug TIGHTLY. Loosen a good bolt on the engine and wrap the 1" end around the bolt shank and tighten the bolt again. Now tug away and look for spark.
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Call me chicken then, I am a electricain and even though it's only a little jolt I simply don't like doing it if I can help it! LOL
For me the way i test is a #2 phillip's stuck in the spark plug boot held against a engine bolt with NO paint on it. You can have a friend pull the starter while you watch for spark.
odd's are it's just a plug as its fairly common. Mag's do go out..but not too too often. Plugs foul or go bad all the time if not tuned right or running right. If done correctly I have seen plugs be used for over ten years though too..all in the way you take care of your machine my friend.
For me the way i test is a #2 phillip's stuck in the spark plug boot held against a engine bolt with NO paint on it. You can have a friend pull the starter while you watch for spark.
odd's are it's just a plug as its fairly common. Mag's do go out..but not too too often. Plugs foul or go bad all the time if not tuned right or running right. If done correctly I have seen plugs be used for over ten years though too..all in the way you take care of your machine my friend.
kendelrk
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you can also take a a spark plug out of a good running lawn mower, and then see if you get spark off that.
kendelrk
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so have you got her running yet?
CaptCanadia
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Just got the spark plug yesterday. I'll put some gas in there and see if it fires, but I have to find a gas tank.
And it is so freaking cold up right now. This is like the coldest part of SoCal and its 38 with 40mph winds. I know that's nothing to you east coasters, but I can't be out in that cold very long!
And it is so freaking cold up right now. This is like the coldest part of SoCal and its 38 with 40mph winds. I know that's nothing to you east coasters, but I can't be out in that cold very long!
CaptCanadia
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Okay I went out there and I poured some gas in there and put the new spark plug in..gave it a few yanks and nothing..seriously WTF...
Banditz
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Means you have no spark. Means your either grounding out the spark OR you have a bad or not hooked up right mag.
kendelrk
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take off recoil housing and trace mag wires
CaptCanadia
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Okay what am I looking for?
kendelrk
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loose or disconnected wires
CaptCanadia
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Well the flywheel is 100% rust and the thing on the flywheel(the magnet I think) has rust on it. Is the rust bad?
EDIT: the ground is attached.
EDIT: the ground is attached.
Doc Sprocket
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Rust on the coil/magnet shouldn't be a problem, but go ahead and clean it up. Make sure the kill wire from the coil is not grounding out anywhere.
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