Hey guys have a 1971 5ph briggs original dunecycle engine. Having problems getting it started. No spark but if I hold the spark plug wire I get a good shock. Checked the point, its clean. Aldo there are 3 wire coming out. 1 from the ignition coil and 2 from were the point is. Any ideas?? I know there probably for a kill switch just not sure how the set up. And advice would be helpful since I'm so new with the old engines. Tha is guys !!
1970 5ph briggs DUNCYCLE
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You say no spark, then you say when you hold the wire, you get a good shock. So, where is there no spark? Have you pulled the plug? How does it look? How is the gap? What is the gap setting for the points? Did you check the condenser? Have you checked the gap setting on the coil? Are you getting fuel into the carb?
When I faced a similar situation, I made the decision to upgrade to the electronic ignition. It makes life a whole lot easier. No points, no condenser. Just cut the leads from the points and plug the new coil to the spark plug.
When I faced a similar situation, I made the decision to upgrade to the electronic ignition. It makes life a whole lot easier. No points, no condenser. Just cut the leads from the points and plug the new coil to the spark plug.
