can't get this briggs started. help?

[apekillman]

hey guys / gals,

picked up a roller a few weeks ago with this engine on it. has good compression. i think it has spark. by that i mean i can't see one (didn't really try to see a spark in a dark area. it was sunny), but i did feel a shock while holding it.
won't start with starter fluid. even put some gas right on the plug. nothing.
i noticed a wire connected to the linkage that goes to the coil (?)
is there maybe a kill switch that I'm not aware of that won't allow it to start? thanks for any info / help!!!

 

[buckeye]

Have you cleaned and put a new diaphragm in the carb?
If the kill switch was working you wouldn't have spark.
The little connector is where the kill switch attaches.

Needs a real good cleaning all around.
Replace your points or clean then.
While you are there, replace the coil.
Is the head gasket still good?
Just some basics.
Air, fuel, spark.

 

[v8music]

I have had spark from a plug but would not crank. Put in new plug and it ran like new.

 

[buckeye]

Yep, that too.

 

[apekillman]

tried a few brand new plugs.

 

[minibikin']

That wire looks like it's grounded. Pull it off and try. That will kill the spark if it's grounding against the engine.


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