Predator 420 won't crank

[J.Chad]

I just replaced the factory key switch with an aftermarket key switch. And now the engine won't crank. It turns over fine. And I've checked all the usual suspects. Gas, spark plug, carburetor & none of those seems to be the issue.

 

[J.Chad]

NEVERMIND! I FOUND THE CULPRIT!!

 

[Hellion]

NEVERMIND! I FOUND THE CULPRIT!!

Cool! Tell us what it was. Don't be embarrassed if it's "stupid" either....

 

[J.Chad]

Well, it was a wire I thought to be a ground, but wasn't sure. I unhooked it & voila...she fired up!

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Operator error

 

[J.Chad]

Operator error

Pretty much!

 

[Hellion]

Well, it was a wire I thought to be a ground, but wasn't sure. I unhooked it & voila...she fired up!

I guess the spark was grounded, grounded out as they say.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

J.Chad Do you have that 420 stuffed in that powerwheels truck?

 

[J.Chad]

J.Chad Do you have that 420 stuffed in that powerwheels truck?

That is actually a Gen1 Carter Brothers mini monster truck. And yes I did a few modifications to replace the old 5hp Briggs with a 13hp Predator 420