Easiest Way To Make Your Briggs Points Spark Again - Episode 4 of 7 Tiller Series

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Steve's Small Engine Saloon

Steve's Small Engine Saloon

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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
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@daveross935
@daveross935 3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Steve. I'm 84 years old and they say you can't teach old dogs new tricks. WRONG! I've learned a lot from you over the past couple of years. Great channel.
@doncook3584
@doncook3584 3 жыл бұрын
Dave I’m so tickled to learn you enjoy this. I’m 70 and hope to follow your lead. Means I have many more years to drive my wife batty😎
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@CFProton
@CFProton 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy spending the time to refurbish a piece of equipment instead of throwing it out.
@oldmanfred8676
@oldmanfred8676 3 жыл бұрын
Yes Carl, I’m a cheap @$$ too!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@michaelwarren2391
@michaelwarren2391 3 жыл бұрын
It's not being cheap, it's being frugal -- and smart. 😊
@christopherelworthy9640
@christopherelworthy9640 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelwarren2391 its also getting to know how things work and are put together. I think there are a lot of people from the last couple of generations that are going to have a few issues in just knowing one end of a tool to the other
@michaelwarren2391
@michaelwarren2391 3 жыл бұрын
@@christopherelworthy9640 I think you're right.
@paststeve1
@paststeve1 3 жыл бұрын
I am THOROUGHLY ENJOYING this series! Keep em coming Steve!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@marioveit3004
@marioveit3004 3 жыл бұрын
Don't we all wish Steve was our premier! Wish alberta knew as much as steve. THANK you steve for EVERYTHING.
@imagelawnservice1348
@imagelawnservice1348 3 жыл бұрын
Sir I literally just spent all day working on the exact same motor on a power rake and couldn't get spark..And yes i sanded the flywheel thinking that would do the trick LOL, came inside and your video came up to show me what to do...WOW you saved me from canceling a few jobs.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Great 👍
@steveweatherly1965
@steveweatherly1965 3 жыл бұрын
I wish once you would come across something you can't fix and that will make you mortal. Its like you have the hands of God, your videos are the best and your explaining on the processes 2nd to none.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thank You...
@stevek5988
@stevek5988 3 жыл бұрын
He just doesn't show those. 😆
@vansheatingandac
@vansheatingandac Ай бұрын
Took my 70s briggs craftsman tiller apart. Mine didn't have points,cleaned it up anyway and had to modify the aftermarket coil. Wasn't getting close enough to flywheel. Either way its running now and i still learned something and added a new tool to the collection. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Ай бұрын
Nice work!
@frankcadillac9151
@frankcadillac9151 3 жыл бұрын
Stevo, I thought I've seen everything, I'm a retired fire service mechanic. I work part time at a catholic abbey 600 acre farm mostly on lawn maintenance equipment as theirs not much farming going on now. The sisters complained their Kubota diesel zero turn wasn't cutting cleanly, checked the knives, they were upside down and just beating the crap out of the grass. Sometimes their are volunteers that think they help, just make more work for me. Sorry for the rant.
@Banditt42
@Banditt42 3 жыл бұрын
I bought two old beat up rototiller engines to learn how to repair small engines, and these videos are perfect.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@idespiseallconartists8943
@idespiseallconartists8943 3 жыл бұрын
@Steve's Small Engine Salon ... I have to Thank you Steve! It turned out that corroded points on my Very Old & not working 1500psi pressure washer, just required a bit of sanding and it "Sparked right Away!" PS. I was working on it as I watched this video In my garage. LoL...
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@richardstrada212
@richardstrada212 3 жыл бұрын
This series is motivating me to restore my old lawn mower rather then just taking it to the recycling (landfill).
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@kenbrown2808
@kenbrown2808 3 жыл бұрын
I had on old crapsman electric start mulching mower that I was only too happy to send off to the metal recycler. the batteries lasted about a year, it had been heavily abused, and was undersized for the lawn I was mowing with it. and yes, I did the thing steve says not to do - I got tired of replacing batteries, and started it with a cordless drill. (it got replaced with a commercial mower)
@calvinmientke3539
@calvinmientke3539 3 жыл бұрын
Our local "Tune-up" is a plug, air filter, and oil for just $59.95. Sharpen blade + $8. I get many free mowers each spring. Yea! Me
@grahamdeere9475
@grahamdeere9475 3 жыл бұрын
As a kid I learned a lot of small engine stuff by just tinkering with my dad. We have an old rototiller exactly like this with a small briggs and no spark. I got it up and going by myself at the time but gave up because points were too much for me. Now that I'm servicing all my equipment for spring I'm glad I found this video! See if the oll tiller will fire up again!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@racerxv6valvoline424
@racerxv6valvoline424 3 ай бұрын
Steve just want to thank you for your video on the electric ignition replacement.... I had it on backwards and wasn't gapped right.....Thank you
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 ай бұрын
You're Welcome...
@Me16768
@Me16768 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like those points did some underwater work.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@klassica
@klassica 5 ай бұрын
Just took my late uncle's tiller out of the brush to work on it. 1985 Coast to Coast (MTD), and hasnt run in at least a decade. Same engine, but in way better shape than Steves! Gives me lots of hope.
@daheick
@daheick 3 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy to see you fixed the points. I hate when people change them over to electronic ignition. You are much better off with a point ignition system. I have been working on these things for around 40 years and I've never seen a set of points that rusted. I'm amazed you got them to work. Good job!
@robprice6573
@robprice6573 3 жыл бұрын
I got a free lawn mower once that was being thrown away. Trying to fix it , found it had no spark. Believe it or not it had gunk on the flywheel. Cleaned it off and mower worked for many years. Old toro mower with the Briggs engine. Thanks Steve, really like your videos!!
@markd9130
@markd9130 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great series of videos. How to solve common problems in a practical and methodical way. I hope your good luck continues!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rodneysweetnam8653
@rodneysweetnam8653 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. You brought me back to 1976. I still use the moeer I bought then but for the first 17 years I had erratic starting despite much investigation, which included points checking/cleaning. I thought it was carb problems. Finally, replacement points solved the issue but the reason for the fault was intriguing. While the condenser looked perfect on the outside, when I cut it open I found slight corrosion, enough to cause the problem that plagued me for years.
@jamesoberg7662
@jamesoberg7662 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, reminds me of my 1955 Chev 6 cylinder (my first car) and the points in the distributor! Thanks for the return to yesteryear.. Keep your videos coming!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@HARVEYDOWD20
@HARVEYDOWD20 3 ай бұрын
You are a great and considerate man I have two old rotor tillers which I am about to look at 1970 and 1973 both Canadian tire models. You rival a six pack of Bud lite and a deluxe pizza during playoffs.
@MrHarpless
@MrHarpless 3 жыл бұрын
I am loving this series! Takes me back to small engine shop class 9th grade. 1976! I probably worked on that model engine!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@gravelyman
@gravelyman 3 жыл бұрын
Good series. I enjoy working on and saving the vintage machines that hasn't ran in years. You are doing a great job 👍
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@oxyfee6486
@oxyfee6486 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 73 and 74 ST16s,Sears,Steve I love this channel.I would hit that like a thousand times if I could,you make me proud to be Canadian.I will make sure to help the next person the way you helped me.Thanks
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@titodalessandro1909
@titodalessandro1909 3 жыл бұрын
Wow I didn’t realize that it was a Rototiller. I got one in my old shed, back in the corner . It looks like it’s in halfway nice shape. What a great project oh my God. Steve, you’re the man. Inspiring.
@mikeboyd2073
@mikeboyd2073 3 жыл бұрын
First, I really appreciate your insight of the most common issues developed by each type of equipment and the information for the best cost efficient repair if the equipment is in working condition. I’m aware that of the differences of the configurations between the engine you’re currently working on and the Kohler k241 series that I’m tinkering around with. I started off with an allrite spark, Because of the spark being incident. I cleaned the points set the gap to .02”, along with adjusted the valve tappet clearance cold intake .006” exhaust .017”, also cleaned the wire connection of the condenser and the grounding point, had irregular spark strength then spark plug replaced with new gaped at .025” But now at the moment there’s no spark. I yet have taken the cover and flywheel off. I’m assuming that is where the ignition coil is located from dealership. I have seen a few occasions where the k241 was not using a ignition coil but was operating from a magneto. My question to you is, Why would some k241 use a magneto while majority of the k241 applications are using an ignition coil? (Regarding both using an electric starter) I’ve done a few hours of research ever sense I acquired this Lincoln weldanpower 150, I can’t help but notice some of the differences between engines and wonder why, usually I’m able to answer my own questions. This time I’m stumped.
@JJLandscaping
@JJLandscaping 3 жыл бұрын
Love this series. Love the way you take 1 thing at a time and explain how to fix it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@JJLandscaping
@JJLandscaping 3 жыл бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon have you done a video on why and how to fix a surging lawnmower engine. Ive looked through your videos but didnt see one.
@rirebel6029
@rirebel6029 Жыл бұрын
Man am I glad I found this video THANK YOU! I am wrestling with the same engine that was an old 2 inch sears water pump ! My son and I just started diving into it and realized there is no spark so we are going to try your instructions this week thank you thank you thank you awesome detailed video!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@rirebel6029
@rirebel6029 Жыл бұрын
What's the gap supposed to be between the magnetic flywheel and the magneto piece 🤔 ?
@johnhamilton9229
@johnhamilton9229 3 жыл бұрын
I greatly enjoyed your enthusiasm. I’m excited watching your excitement. Thanks Steve. Ready for the next episode.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@georgebaumann8225
@georgebaumann8225 3 жыл бұрын
As rusty and crusty as that condenser was I'm surprisede you got any spark! Enjoying this series of videos just like all your outher ones. Still learning after 74 years...... Thanks!!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@ViewerofKnowing2023
@ViewerofKnowing2023 3 жыл бұрын
Cleaning the emulsion tube was always an excellent way to learn patience. I've enjoyed every minute of this series. Better knowledge = better continent. Keep it going.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@marktaylor1498
@marktaylor1498 3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing on how the most simple fixes work where so many people over look and over think their repairs. Keep up with the awesome content 🙂🙂
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@Leonardokite
@Leonardokite 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely fun stuff. I was amazed that that rusty mess actually produce a spark. Totally amazed.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@louhudon
@louhudon 8 ай бұрын
Steve, this video series is awsome! I have never seen a rustier set of points before work after only sanding them. Keep up the good stuff!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@beckyhostetler3656
@beckyhostetler3656 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a mechanic and have an office job, but I find your videos entertaining and informative/motivating that I want to start working on my own equipment. Thanks.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@HenryMorris-84
@HenryMorris-84 7 күн бұрын
Hey man thank you so much for posting this just got a 30 dollar go kart and this video helped me get it spark I tried everything but checking the points I watched this and look at that runs like new.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 7 күн бұрын
Right on! Glad it helped!
@ccadama
@ccadama 3 жыл бұрын
@Steve's Small Engine Saloon. Thanks Steve for making this video series. Learning lots with each one. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...and Thank You...
@jdblack9703
@jdblack9703 Жыл бұрын
Yes this is good. I’m working on the same engine on an edger. I had spark but not now. I will take the flywheel off tomorrow but now I’m getting a Sierra Nevada Torpedo and watching another one of your exciting videos, the carb one.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@waynemark93
@waynemark93 3 жыл бұрын
The spark! When you pulled the cover of the ignition I thought, Oh, Boy! But, expert analysis backed by years of technical 'sperience' and a little sandpaper put this old engine back in the fight. 😃 I can hardly wait till the next installment of this mechanical saga. I'm thinking Guinness Draft for that lesson. BTW: I find the engineering on these small engines to be ingenious in their simplicity. If it weren't for you and Dony, most of us fans would never see how these small wonders operate.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Wayne! Thank You...
@regnarmadarang2758
@regnarmadarang2758 3 жыл бұрын
I love this series. Well done Steve!!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@JeanReneRodrigue
@JeanReneRodrigue Жыл бұрын
It worked on my 1970s Lawn Boy on first try! Thanks a lot!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@mountainmancarb4144
@mountainmancarb4144 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding Steve I really enjoy working on the small engines. Your knowledge, program, and the way you present it are clear and precise. Thank You !!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@jerryf2426
@jerryf2426 3 жыл бұрын
Certified Aircraft Mechanic> Steve rust is resistance in a magnetic circuit as a resistor in an electrical circuit. The rust will not usually prevent a spark, as you pointed out, but it will provided a stronger, higher voltage without the rust. So it is worth removing it at least until some clean metal shows through. Best to you.
@ReneBeaudoin
@ReneBeaudoin 3 жыл бұрын
Spark testing is key to any none start engine. I love your videos on how to do these repairs, thanks a million Steve I learn so much from your ways.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@jimaronson2323
@jimaronson2323 3 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying this series a lot. I wish I felt more comfortable working on small engines.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@Ariel-xz8lg
@Ariel-xz8lg 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome! I have a Troy Pony Rototiller, Don't remember how old, decades. Just haven't had the heart to get rid of it. Maybe now that I have found your channel, I can attempt fixing it my self.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@brandonh5002
@brandonh5002 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm in a tough spot. I just finished the last video. I watched every single video you have made and now I have to wait. You're killing me man! What am I going to do now? I guess I'll have to go fire up my own equipment. Thanks for all the awesome videos. You are a great teacher. Brewmaster out! 🍺
@catdaddy7582
@catdaddy7582 Жыл бұрын
Steve- a netter way to loosen a flywheel is to put some pressure against it from the back (someone prying lightly OR a couple of wedges- not a lot needed!) and then hit the crank end with a "chattergun" (air chisel with a pointed driver), just like removing a steering wheel. It will jump right off!
@kbjerke
@kbjerke 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve! Inspiration for me to get my old Yardworks reel mower going again! Hasn't run in at least fifteen years, but it's on my "to do" list!!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@kbjerke
@kbjerke 3 жыл бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon The engine will probably not give me much trouble to get running again. I've been searching the Web for bearings and tires... it was once a great self - propelled reel mower... now it is tireless - in the *wrong* way - LOL Bearings I can probably eventually find. Thanks, Steve! Hoisting a Muskoka "Mad Tom" IPA in your honour!
@kbjerke
@kbjerke 3 жыл бұрын
Also - forgot to mention that I originally found this thing at a scrap metal drive! Dropped off an old washing machine (broken) and picked up this beautiful old (seized engine) mower! Took little effort to get her running again, until the tires and bearings gave out. That was back in 2001!!
@richbooth8948
@richbooth8948 3 жыл бұрын
This couldn't have come at a better time. I have an old tiller with the same engine, same problems. I've rebuilt many a Briggs in my youth, but still managed to learn from you. Now motivated to go and get mine running again.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@andystansbury8576
@andystansbury8576 3 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to summers working with my Dad who worked in a lawnmower shop. One of my jobs was tearing down old engines and putting the good parts in bins out back so they could be reused, then for the kids with mini bikes and go carts we would sell them engines that ran that I would build out of the used parts.
@howardkoster4026
@howardkoster4026 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy seeing you bring these engines back to life!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@eldonfoster2576
@eldonfoster2576 3 жыл бұрын
I like you emphasize minimizing change. One thing at a time is critical while troubleshooting.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@RandyJones-d4g
@RandyJones-d4g Жыл бұрын
This is really helpful. I have a 1990 Craftsman Tiller with no spark, so we will check this out. I'm sure different, but probably not that different.
@hickorystx
@hickorystx 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Didn't realize how easy the conversion would be. Thanks Steve 😁
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@leemundy1613
@leemundy1613 3 жыл бұрын
Man, when I saw those points I said "That baby is toast!" I was, of course, wrong again. That was such a good, clear explanation! Your videos are like the Snickers commercial: "Snickers ALWAYS satisfies!" Steve, you are da man!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thank You...
@semco72057
@semco72057 3 жыл бұрын
I like watching you work on that engine completing one step at a time until you can crank it properly. I don't have a snowblower, but do have a mower I would like to get started as it has been sitting for a long time.
@heatherb264
@heatherb264 3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your step by step videos for a newbie like me . I am willing to learn from watching and doing my own repairs. Thank you
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@paulstir
@paulstir 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to see full restoration it’s great viewing 👌 nice one Steve from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@chuckthiele4342
@chuckthiele4342 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoying this series very much. My dad actually had that garden tiller when I was growing up. Very interesting to watch and can't wait to see it running!!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the series that you were doing on this. I'm getting to that age where I don't like anything new, but I love seeing old things restored! 👍
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@scottfirman
@scottfirman 3 жыл бұрын
Love the short series. I have an old Sears chipper that I need to fix. I am considering replacing the vintage engine on it but I want to see what condition it's in first. A chipper like this wouldn't be used that much so it may just need some TLC. It looks like it's been stored in a garage all it's life, no rust. It uses a vertical shaft motor.I will compression test it first. It looks like it is using a lawn mower engine. Not sure on the size. The chipper blade looks like a really heavy duty lawn mower blade cut down.
@brucemorton13
@brucemorton13 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Steve, we are enjoying this video series. I appreciate the idea of rehabilitating an old piece of equipment and envy your talent and skill. As far as I’m concerned, you can do as many videos on this subject as you please.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks
@leif2335
@leif2335 3 жыл бұрын
This video series is very well done and just in time. I have an old Briggs attached to a water pump that just came into the shop. I don't have any experience with points and condensers so this was helpful. Cheers!
@leif2335
@leif2335 3 жыл бұрын
Clutch tool is currently unavailable. Maybe add a different link.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Scroll down to the bottom of the page....
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@ccmundt
@ccmundt 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve! You have inspired me to take another look at my chipper/shredder engine that spins on the fly wheel end without turning the blade end of the crank. Bought a clutch remover tool thanks to your link so now I have a chance! Hopeful it is just a sheared key.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@ralphwaters8905
@ralphwaters8905 3 жыл бұрын
I've used folded sandpaper on points many times, usually 400 grit. Not as good as new points, but generally an improvement. I always use a plain business card (moistened with acetone if possible) to clean the residual grit and any oil off the points after sanding. It's been my experience that with battery/coil systems, there is transfer of metal from one point to the other, resulting in a mountain on one side and a crater in the other. You will discover that when the mountain peak tears the sandpaper or business card. I don't know whether this is the same with magnetos, but removing that peak may require a point file. If you try removing it with sandpaper, don't fold it over so you sand only the mountain side until they're flat again. Know that after the EMP from that nuclear blast takes out all solid-state ignition systems, those old points will still be working fine. 😁
@aljotock
@aljotock 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly simple videos! I've just removed the flywheel from a Briggs and Stratton 'Magnatron' using exactly the technique you've shown here and boom...... NO POINTS behind the flywheel. I mean no point, they've not been removed there is no fitting or anything there. What magic is this? How come this one has no points? 👍🏼
@de04609
@de04609 3 жыл бұрын
I have this same engine on an old tiller. No spark. I have been wondering what to do as this I so different than anything I’ve worked on but I’m sure that’s the fix! Thank you so much!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@mikehrdlicka8635
@mikehrdlicka8635 Жыл бұрын
I have several of those engines I plug the intake/exhaust/breather pull coil points ect sand blast engine. And parts the new paint looks great
@markopalikko6986
@markopalikko6986 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I gad the same engine on my go cart when I was young. I distinctly remember that carb.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@HOLLESjr
@HOLLESjr 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely Done. My motor they stripped out the 1/4 20 bolts then tapped them out to a 5/16 and then stripped those and ran it like that all season. Wore the bolt holes out so bad that there is no metal left to work with. i filled to bolt holes up with JB Weld and let it set all winter , now going o tap them back to 1/4 20 hoping they will torque ok.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@michaelc.6927
@michaelc.6927 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video Steve! It's remarkable just how well the older engines were built. I still have some of my Dad's old garden machines from the 50's. I was taught at a young age how to change plugs, points and condenser and such. Keep the oil changed and they just keep on running!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@03redrubi
@03redrubi 3 жыл бұрын
Too much rust, for old sparky Steve!!! I love your minimalist approach, to troubleshooting that old gem. I would've brightened up everything :)
@edarnold1426
@edarnold1426 3 жыл бұрын
Steve I actually had sanding the coil and the flywheel bring back the spark on a mower back in the early 80s on a vertical shaft mower. That was literally the only thing that I did. I never even took the flywheel off. This is also the only thing that I did to my 16.5 horse motor that I bought for my log splitter. The log splitter motor was only 2 or 3 years old when I did this. After I was done I sprayed the flywheel down with WD40 and haven't had any trouble since. Ps Every year I get my old Troy Built tiller out I need to sand the points. Also I was always told to slide a piece of white paper between the points after sanding them to remove any practicals left behind.
@davidwhitt5369
@davidwhitt5369 3 жыл бұрын
I have a front line tiller just like the one you're working on (only in much better shape, it runs). Can't wait to see the next video!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks
@supererkev
@supererkev 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Steve I've just brought a lawn scarifier and it has this engine fitted. It currently has no spark but I'll be checking the points now ive seen this video
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@BrucesShop
@BrucesShop 3 жыл бұрын
I am watching this video a bit late. Kokanee , nice touch. Those points were the worst I have seen. I love the fact they worked. Too cool. I love these old 5 HP's. Thanks for the great video Steve.
@themooseman8410
@themooseman8410 3 жыл бұрын
Love this series Steve, keep it going. Mucking with old engines is a hobby of mine.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@michaelsabo258
@michaelsabo258 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this series.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@benjaminclark8646
@benjaminclark8646 Жыл бұрын
Great Videos and great advice. I am working on a 1972 Kemp wood chipper/shredder about the same 5hp briggs motor and was stumped about the spark it had it when I first started on it. Then i had the output shaft cover off and the governor gear fell off and I wasn't sure about the position of it so I just putter all back together. Then no spark. So off I go to see bout the points.
@1kings1918
@1kings1918 3 жыл бұрын
I am impressed that you got that set of points with that much corrosion sparking.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@TheLawnmowerLady
@TheLawnmowerLady 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I'm surprised you got good spark with only filing the points. I work on antique Italian scooters, and condensers always go south, and need replacing. That rusted mess in there would make the condenser replacement a huge challenge.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@donaldfrazier5244
@donaldfrazier5244 3 жыл бұрын
Love it Steve working on a Briggs and scrap iron Troy built tiller with similar issues thanks!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@jimcharb4230
@jimcharb4230 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, you are the spark of life!!!!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@davewallace.8303
@davewallace.8303 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! Been having issues with a Toro edger that also has a Briggs engine that’s not getting spark. Had pretty much given up on it til I saw this. Now I need to buy MORE TOOLS (yay!!!!), take off the flywheel and check the points. The motor isn’t bad off, it has good compression and is only about 11 years old. So it “should” be something basic that I’ve just missed I think. Suggestions are welcome ;) thanks for inspiring me! Davis W., Beavercreek, OH.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@quadvloggs6876
@quadvloggs6876 3 жыл бұрын
Sanding a magnet does not make the magnetism change, people simply sand the magnet and around the flywheel so you keep your clearance. In the Briggs test it even tells you this that sanding the magnet does not change spark its just to make sure you keep the clearance you need. Great video Steve love your videos everytime
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@m.tyler2426
@m.tyler2426 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the exact same tiller all tore down. Looking forward to finally working on it again after watching this. I did the upgrade from points and hope it makes a difference. Great videos! You would be an awesome shop teacher.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@simonmorris8651
@simonmorris8651 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Steve, thanks so much, great video as ever 👍👌👏. I haven’t seen a set of points in decades, all that fooling around with machinery, bikes and cars, you SO take me back, great job 😁
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@papiparsons9045
@papiparsons9045 3 жыл бұрын
Being a car guy, i would have lost money that the condenser was good on that. Great info
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You...
@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176
@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176 3 жыл бұрын
Steve getting a spark from those old points was miraculous. With all your good luck I will be hopeful that the tine seals don't leak or the tine shaft is not worn unless it is a chain drive. Please keep track of how long you have to soak the carburetor in ATF/acetone or how long you have to put it in ultrasound. I would have probably been chicken and installed a electronic conversion for the points but that would have been extra money not needed with your current spark.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@keithatkins7883
@keithatkins7883 3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, this is awesome how you are breaking this down into sections and explaining and showing it step by step! Great series and learning a lot! Thanks!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@rtkville
@rtkville 3 жыл бұрын
Very Good Steve this is a great video just like all the other videos you've given us. However , I do wish you / these videos were available back in the 60's and 70's when I could have really used them. I'm not complaining better late then never. Thank you so much!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome...
@themowerman
@themowerman 3 жыл бұрын
Yo yo from the 🇬🇧. Just finished my live stream.. will watch tonight while at work..
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Dont work too hard mate!
@themowerman
@themowerman 3 жыл бұрын
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon me work hard lol
@ericouellette5293
@ericouellette5293 3 жыл бұрын
Makes me what to get the 2 lawn tractors at work running again. It's been 3 years since they ran. One is a cub cadet and the other a Murray. Going to have to ask the boss if I can get them going. Also my dad gave me his Craftsman tractor a 12.5 horsepower Briggs. It's been sitting for 2 years only needs a carb witch I already have. It should fire right up after I put the new carb on. Dad stored it with a empty gas tank. Going to be my mower so I can keep the snowblower on my other Craftsman tractor. Dad bought his little Craftsman brand new in 92 and it has to have over 1,000 hours on it.
@GoldVP...
@GoldVP... 3 жыл бұрын
🍻CHEERS🍻 Just signed in..waiting for spark! Lol . . . . That first spark was so strong....a sweet thing! Enjoying these🍺🇨🇦🍺
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@m.a.r.services5720
@m.a.r.services5720 3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation Steve! Looking forward to rev up day!
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait!
@kevinroddy7065
@kevinroddy7065 3 жыл бұрын
I will try to get my Dads old Briggs and Stratton engined concrete mixer to work this summer. It’s not been used since the early 1980’s. You’ve inspired me to give it a go Steve. Best wishes from an Irish subscriber ☘️🍺
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@AdmiralDG
@AdmiralDG Жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@michaelfarris2556
@michaelfarris2556 3 жыл бұрын
When finished I want to see you till a garden. That's a job itself i do plenty in indiana. People love them here. But job well done I'm ready for the next one.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks
@jeffpiatt3879
@jeffpiatt3879 3 жыл бұрын
Taryl has a video on getting on old roto tiller running as well. We giddy fan boys of both of your channels want to see a collaberation! Please make it so! Sure, you Canadians talk funny, and yes, we Americans are direct, but there MUST be peace between us.
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын
I was on his show already. Here's the link. Right about the 3 minute mark! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqaVd5miirBgi6c
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