Easy Hack To Eliminate Breaker Points & Upgrade To Electronic Ignition -Episode 5 of 7 Tiller Series

Breaker points on old Briggs engines are a yearly nightmare! I show you in this video how to permanently by-pass and eliminate that system forever! Super easy and inexpensive, if not FREE...
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[@LukaArtelj]

Noob

[@JohnSmith-eo5sp]

Why use a Darlington pair of transistors? Why not just use one transistor?

[@kellybergin1532]

That coil from Amazon doesn't have the stub out for the air diverter

[@haroldglass8097]

what coil do I need for a 80302-933128 B/S engine to make it Electronic Ignition ?

[@revbikerbigd8664]

What transistor??? How will it work? Do you have a how to link or video? Thx

[@oxyfee6486]

Best thing I ever did subbing to this channel,don’t tell my wife.Stay safe,and thanks for the advice,really appreciate your videos.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I appreciate that

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Thank you so much for mentioning that ignition units have to be the right way round. I fought an Honda GCV135, none start, none spark for a very long time, trying all manner of things. The strange thing was that occasionally it would spark and run for a little. Then I saw your video, flipped the ignition unit and it started on the first pull and didn't stop till I shut it down. I didn't know if I should laugh or weep, the relief was so powerful. Thank you for sharing!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome!

[@ruffryder13]

This is a pretty awesome series. Gives you a really good idea of how engines work (air, fuel, spark) and how to restore old ones. I wish I would have had something like this to watch before I started fixing old motorcycles 20 years ago!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank you!

[@beerggls]

I have the exact same Dewalt 20 V drill. Used it for starting motors just like you did in this video. Ended up breaking the chuck brake from not having some sort of free wheel mechanism on there for when the engine fires. Cut the handle off of a cheap Chyneezium 3/8 ratchet and tack weld a 3/4” or so 3/8 drive socket to the backside of the ratchet head. The center twist direction selector type ratchet, not the toggle lever type. I tack welded a short chunk of coat hanger to the outer case to where it will prevent the selector from switching to the wrong ratcheting direction after the socket is tacked on there. Gotta take your time and weld slowly with wet sponge breaks so you don’t cook ratchet guts. Made the same type of thing for them dang Troybilt string trimmers with the easystart (jump start, whatever) feature that they were ignorant enough to make the drive hole that connects to the flywheel require an oddly shaped 5 point female proprietary tool to use, and you will end up needing to use it because the spring assist recoil starter pawls are garbage and fail all the time. Ended up making the ratchet starter for these turds using the 5 point drive piece off of the brand new troybilt easystart drill adapter gizmo I bought.. right after it snapped the drive bit off on the first attempt at using the damn thing. Troy Bilt batting 1000.

[@tomstitt3449]

Another Master Class. Great educational video to get newbie engine tinkerer’s some confidence on how easy some upgrades are.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@graftedin3]

Steve, I received my ignition coil today. I followed your easy instructions and my tiller is back in commission. Bought a new coil off of e-bay for $15 , lowes wanted $48 and I bet it is the same coil.. Thanks a lot for you information. Tommy

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Nice work!

[@kenbrown2808]

I think I was just thinking, "I haven't seen Steve Lately." also, electronic ignition systems are pointless.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL! Right on Kenny...

[@Sputnik2914]

Now that's funny. This comment coincides well with a video of Steve and Bucking Billy Ray fixing an old McCulloch generator. At 51:27 we catch Steve in a baldface lie. "....I'm camera shy, but go ahead." Steve, you are a treasure. I think your channel ought to be required viewing for small engine shop classes. God bless. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3qXnWuIrJiHjsk

[@routtookc8064]

-facepalm- THANKS DAD !!

[@jeffreydohl6036]

I know they're pointless. But right now it has points. I can't find a cross over number to replace my present coil

[@stan1027]

I would have liked to see you actually replace the points and condenser, just to show what a pain it is to do. But it's good to know this method to upgrade anyway.

[@kenneth6731]

@5:37 man that's awesome, so well lit, in focus and close-up. Please don't ever change! Would you do an electronical iginition swap on a Mac 10-10? I would love to actually be able to "see it".

[@paulrogers7516]

Steve, I looked at 2 other sites on how to replace the coil on a Briggs engine they both used recycled coils from a parts engine. your episode was the only one that recommended cleaning the contact points between the recycled part and the engine. Having worked in the electronics world for over 20 years that was the best advice you could have given in this episode 4 presentation. not properly cleaning the contact areas on the engine and the replacement part could easily cause more issues in the future.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Paul! Thank You...

[@pattayperformance]

InFREAKINgenious! Briggs Flatty’s have standed the rest of time so it makes sense of what you did and how easy it was to do! 🤙🏻🇺🇸🦅🔧

[@greyhairedphantom4038]

I used to use a module to convert the old HK & VK35 Kirby - Techumseh engines to electronic ignition. The old Phelon coils on the VK/HK35s were damn near imortal, and always threw a huge spark. The let down was the carburettors they used wore out quickly, becoming unreliable, and frustrating!

[@tannerc900]

Basically what I did to a vintage lawn mower I got a year ago, the only thing I did different was I believe I kept the kill switch wire and didn’t cut it and put quick connect female terminal on it to connect onto the upgraded ignition module. Did end up work and bypassed the points, still wish I watched this prior tho if I had known about this video cause I didn’t sand the terminals and other important parts and just overall hand information I wish I had known and tried before the project. I realize now I truly winged it and must have had luck on my side, I bought a parts mower for $10 and assumed the ignition module would work (thankfully it did) but didn’t think to check the sizing or anything, and by miracle I didn’t put the module upside down. I did however use a business card for the gap 😂 I’ll remember this video for my next restoration with points :)

[@johnmcdougald1238]

Thanks again for an informative video. I never knew you could install those things backwards. The few times I've taken them off and put them back, or replaced them, I was lucky enough to have done it right. I don't ever remember seeing a THIS SIDE OUT, or other marking on it to tell me otherwise.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@shayneharmon5183]

Thanks for this series. I have two old 1970’s tillers I am trying to get going again. Sears & Roebucks Craftsman with 5hp Craftsman, and an MTD with the Briggs. Both the same. I really appreciate your knowledge. You are a pro but also down home to my understanding. I feel like I am there with ya in your shop drinking a beer with ya. Now I just need one of your business cards to make sure my gaps are spot on. 😂

[@patrickwamsley3284]

See, I have this same engine or one nearly identical and I did this exact same thing to make it run. However I used an electronic coil from a Kohler pressure washer that threw a rod. The only slight issue with mine was that the sparkplug wire was too short but I managed to extend it and very thoroughly insulated the joint with a section of plug wire insulation and two or three layers of shrink wrap. I don't have much plan for the engine at the moment but I'd like to stick it on a go kart

[@bradpool127]

Very very cool. Had no idea it was so easy. Probably a million other suggestions for this, my TAFE teacher told us that any cardboard off a cereal packet is perfect for the gap between the coil and the flywheel. Got a piece in my shed for just that purpose.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@privatear2001]

Great video, Steve! Thanks again. A down-to-earth approach is always the best way to explain things. Appreciate telling me what happens, as well, if you install the coil backwards. If you hadn't mentioned that, I would have been left with that question. I like it when people cover all the bases, including what happens if you do it wrong. :) I was always wondering if you're from the East Coast originally, as I'm from Newfoundland, and I always think you seem to have an east coast accent, for some reason. I have a friend from NB who seems to have the same accent as yours. But perhaps I'm mistaken. I think for the first time I understand about upgrading from breaker points to an Electronic Ignition system. The breaker and points operate on a cam under the flywheel to supply the collapse of the magnetic field built up in the coil, while the electronic ignition has a circuit (either transistor controlled or capacitive discharge controlled) built right into the coil pack. I guess this one would be a TCI unit, wouldn't it? CDI seems like it requires a separate box....

[@bigbadhag]

Tillers are so much fun! Mine runs but haven't quite figured out the right foward belt,and I'm too stubborn to take advice,but as long as I have something to bitch about I don't take it out on the old lady.What I'm trying to say is your videos are very helpful and I have to watch them because my friends always bring me their junk to fix and usually down a few while tearing crap apart.

[@dougm1911]

Awesome , greatest Easy to understands videos , Steve's small engine saloon , thank you !

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@ugurse]

Another show from the legend 'Steve' . This guy is perfect teacher...

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@CamperKev]

Nice job Steve. I always thought you were a "bright spark."

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL! Thank You...

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Seems to me, about ‘90, I bought a small module at K mart that eliminated the points. It didn’t require a coil change, and was around $6.00. Worked fine. That mower is long gone.

[@travishansen1205]

Nice I have a 3.5 hp Briggs on a rotor tiller that’s going to get the same thing I have all the pieces. This is a great video thank you for sharing

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@richmachiela2948]

Where did you find yor replacement coil ?

[@bryanqualls2339]

Steve, you are a small engine wizard! I've got more work to do now. Cheers from Kentucky with some cold Rolling Rock tonight.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Rock on!

[@mr1pearl]

I saw another comment that they thought you should be about due for a video , ditto that ! You're killing me I want to see this thing run C'mon !😆

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Hopefully in 1 week!

[@johnlaplace6124]

998

[@bobbyk6585]

I did this same upgrade on a 1965 Barracuda I owned way back when. Tune ups were so much easier and cheaper once I made the swap in the distributor. Unfortunately some yahoo ran a stop sign and T-boned me, and that was the end of my beautiful red 'Cuda. Still ran great though even after the wreck.

[@jesuscontreras2869]

thanks for the video Steve, for the gap I get myself a 12 pack of coors light and use the package for setting the gap and then when the engine starts I drink the beer to celebrate

[@Clarkj9913]

I’ve been following your channel for a while now and I just wanted to say thank you cos your content has really helped me out a lot doing my own repairs at home even though I have no experience working with engines. So thank you very much Steve for all your content it’s always helpful and easy to follow,your my go to guy on KZbin for engine repairs and you never let me dawn so thanks again really appreciate the time you take to do these videos ✌️❤️

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Happy to help!

[@wassamattau860]

I love your videos Steve! I agree with you, those old points and condenser were pretty weathered. Best to all :)

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@tobytractor]

Another believer from England, just done this on a 1980's Briggs 5hp but your videos do explain very well and you have given me several good pointers!. You need to check out some Czech beer, it where Pilsner comes from!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Only way to go! Thanks stevo!!

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Hey bud can this be done to the mid 70 single piston kohler found on ford lgt tractor's?

[@justincarter2869]

Hey Steve Justin here from California, been subscribed to the channel for a while now. Great video thanks for the information I picked up a 1956 Sears Roebuck reel mower with a Briggs & Stratton on it that I'm doing up. The things was surprisingly clean inside despite sitting for years with no oil fill cap and open carb. Very informative thanks for the hack!! Keep the videos coming brother! Much thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome, thank you!

[@nhoutdoors1]

This is cool I’ve looked for a video like this befor but couldn’t find a good one

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@jordanhargis795]

I like Steve’s video. However, I found this one the other days before finding Steve’s. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoLCpHWBf7p6mtk

[@BlackRiverRebuilds]

Thanks so much for your videos I decided to get rid of the points on the same engine and after doing this I got shocked by the spark and that made my day lol

[@mikepici5553]

Steve, I recently acquired a Mac 325 with points is it possible to do this on it

[@michaelwillis1440]

That business card cap is basically perfection. I wished I had that only channel. Good day sir :)

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank you kindly!

[@davidmacleod527]

can you tell me how to tell a Electronic Ignition coil from a reguler coil and were dose the one wire go to 'thanks this is for my rototiller 5 hp bridggs

[@HORIZON8026]

The wires leading under rhe flywheel would generally be to a set of points on old machines but don't confuse that on machines with charging stators

[@Maxid1]

I rewatched your 10 worst video comments from 2 years ago when you'c turned 3 million views. I just noticed you're about to hit 4million views!

[@Leonardokite]

So maybe it was good that that condenser was bad. I don't have to worry about points or nothing. The big upgrade!

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Steve. A nice easy fix. If the parts fit properly.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@jamesadams2333]

Thank you for the great video Steve! I hope you are well

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, you too!

[@03redrubi]

Agreed Steve. When it comes to points, old school, AIN'T cool!!!!

[@Spencer1609751]

Never knew this was possible only on older cars!! Thank you Steve

[@seanschuler1700]

Hey Steve! Are you a believer of using any oil additives? If so what do you use??

[@markk3652]

An ounce or two of lucas oil stabilizer will help protect the cam and bearings. The splash systems in these engines are decent enough, but the high temperatures coupled with extended idle time can be detrimental to friction surfaces. Straight 30 weight detergent oil either synthetic or regular with the lucas added is my routine. Don't forget to monitor both the level and the hours run, oil changes are both simple and cheap for small engines. I do one at beginning of season of use, and one mid season of use. My Craftsman lt1000 is 20 years old, looks and runs like new.

[@seanschuler1700]

@@markk3652 Thank you for your input Mark! I will try using some Lucas and see how it goes. Last year I started using Mobil 1 5w-30 synthetic in one of my push mowers that I don’t care much about just to see if it would start burning oil. I worked it hard and I changed the oil twice during the year and I haven’t seen the oil level go down or any smoke puff out with a cold start. I’m surprised! I heard Amsoil makes a specific small engine 10w-30 oil and I think I am gonna test it out this year for myself on another lawn mower. On the Amsoil website it says not to use additives because it already has specific additives for small engines. I have watched some videos of people talking very highly of it. Maybe you can give it a try too! It is kind of spendy but I like trying new things especially if it protects my engines

[@Dreancaidi]

It kept sparking after you stoped rotating! Great videos!!

[@herenow2895]

I used the same method for gapping the coil, but used the box that the spark plug came in. Unfortunately, I didint have one of your business cards handy :( Another great vid Steve. Nice one.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks for sharing

[@karlkrouse7156]

enjoy your video and I already knew everything you mentioned in yours sanding and clean the flywheel coil legs and Pont of contact both sides, unless I missed it what happened to the peg in the back of the coil. o just want to put it on a small mini bike for the swap meet to ride around only a 62 year old. teenagers

[@mvblitzyo]

great information ..

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@markjovanovic9110]

I've been doing the same trick with the business cards on Honda GX's. Learned it from Mr Ferguson .

[@isaaclang6031]

I'm surprised you could match a new coil to an old flywheel. Usually there are differences in the magnet placement.

[@DK-jt6be]

Wery well explained! Cheers from Denmark

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@gregorypierce6703]

Show the viewers where the wire from the ignition module goes to kill the mower. 👍👍👍

[@richbooth8948]

Connect it to any metal electrically connected to the motor.

[@gregorypierce6703]

@@richbooth8948 I was just wanting for it to be shown and explained why since some people don't know how it works. 👍👍👍

[@joefudd]

Back in the good ole days, many Briggs horizontal engines used to have a metal clip that you could flip that would ground the spark plug at the plug wire terminal to kill the engine. I have an old 1970's Kemp Mfg. chipper shredder that has this. If you didn't watch where you put your fingers and touched the bare plug wire terminal instead of the flip switch, it would light you up good! (1) Kemp Chipper Shredder - KZbin Briggs & Stratton OEM 220884 replacement stop switch-sp plug 24847776270 | eBay

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Thank you Steve, I just purchased a brand new one and I am not getting spark....maybe have it on backwards....

[@weschaffin]

Videos like this are golden. Well done from Rome Ga USA

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@daveb7999]

I need one of your business cards Steve. I'll gladly pay shipping. Another great video, thanks for the tips and tricks, it's appreciated!

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Steve you are a gentleman. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the world. Kind regards. Paul.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Any time Steve. I'm just about to start work on my rockworth powertask 4 cycle generator. She just needs a tidy up, service, some fresh paint and a few new components.

[@TheFiredragon52]

Right on Steve, thickness of a plastic credit card is perfect for ignition coil gaping !

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

I have a B&S 2HP but can't find the electronic ignition for it. Would the one for the 5HP work the same? I see a lot of the electronic ignition for the 5HP for sale. Thanks for anyone's help.😉👍

[@Hjerte_Verke]

2HP has a smaller flywheel so the 5HP ignition armature shouldn't fit (assuming of course that it has the original flywheel), because the legs of the armature have a different angle on them to fit the smaller diameter of the 2HP flywheel. The points ignition isn't really all that bad but they can be if you neglect the engine and leave it outside to get rained on, etc. The totally wasted rusty, crusty points, condenser and plunger on the one seen in this video is the worst I've ever seen. I've got intact points ignition on a 4HP and others which I intend to keep, because it's neat, it's old school and just a little bit more complexity to a very simple engine. They are pretty reliable in my limited experience. Keep looking for parts--if you know the part number for the 2HP Magnetron (electronic ignition) you can web search all that much better. I'm almost certain there's aftermarket Magnetrons available, even if made of Chinesium. LASTLY: KZbin comments is the worst place to attempt an intelligent conversation and get replies. I'd suggest searching for a "small engine forum" on the web, join it, read up (your question has already been asked) and ask your own question.

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

Thanks for the suggestion.👍 I just cleaned up the points, they looked nothing like his did. His looked like it sat on the ocean floor for a few years. @@Hjerte_Verke

[@paulw7770]

Nicely done, short and sweet, no BS, thank you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@adrianrojas6100]

Steve I did everything you said about No COPRESION, It was hard to turn the cutting blade I did the cylinders they were ok, I clean the flywheel; Notice one side of the onesie was stuck and I had tape down the, break release I PUT wd 40 on the brake release. This was on John Deed JTHAAS63 THE ONE WIHIT TNE 2 WEALS that are extended out i hope you understand me.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

I can't understand you. It's like a foreign language where only some of the words makes sense. 😀 You can always come back and EDIT your comment by clicking on the 3 vertical dots next to your comment.

[@benrobles752]

Unless you are going to enter this tiller in a car show, electronic ignition is the way to go!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@burgerbirger2221]

That business card trick was neat😁👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@crazycanadian7741]

Fantastic job, keep it up from Samos Greece.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank you! Will do!

[@chucksterock]

Informative AND entertaining. Steve, I just enjoy listening to you. And learning, that's good too.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I appreciate that!

[@TJ71595]

Steve that helped me out big time I have a 14.5 hp briggs and stratton and replaced the coil but did not know what the gap should be set to

[@steve37341]

Cool upgrade. Was there a year when electronic ignition was started being introduced on these types of engines? And, would you look for a matching electronic ignition part on an engine of about the same size (HP, etc) to get the right flywheel circumference matchup?

[@fbull66]

Steve I need to do an oil change on my lawnmower and I can’t find your video.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Believe it or not I've used the same gap trick for years...lol

[@bradpotter6401]

Cool trick, but being a worry wart, I'd wonder if the ignition timing is the same.

[@tterry53]

Great, I just put one on my old 3hp B&S motor. The hard part was finding it since it is a 1980 motor.

[@simonmorris8651]

Another great job Steve, thanks so much for your time and effort 👍👌👏. At 10:12 are you wearing rubber slippers? When I grab a spark plug cap I get zapped. How can I get a cool Steve’s Small Engine Saloon business card in the UK? Essential tool box item I’d say 😁.

[@munched55]

Hey Steve! You might mention this does the trick on those sleepy chainsaws that relied on points too.

[@seanbrenton55]

At the beginning of this series, I thought: he’s gonna need a new coil... Last video you surprised us by getting spark out of that crusty ol thing! But alas it was not to be. Is the ignition timing the same on all Briggs thru the ages? Great stuff as always Steve

[@otpyrcralphpierre1742]

Good stuff, Dude. Might want to put a little grease where you scraped off the corrosion to prevent it from getting corroded again.

[@JuanGonzalez-nc6fr]

Most of these small horsepower B&S use SAE 20 oil, however, that type of oil is extremely difficult, if not impossible to find. Can you use SAE 30 or 10W30? Any other substitutes? I have a 2 1/2 HP B&S engine and I do not want to damage it because I'm using the incorrect oil. An quick episode on what can you substitute when something is discontinued would be great.

[@BobBob-db2xq]

Thanks for your help steve...thumbs up and I subscribed

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

[@gaad7938]

Another easy way to remember how to orient the coil properly is to look for the small silver-looking "button" on the bottom of the coil (see 6:50 in your video - it's on the right hand, bottom side near your thumb). This is the initiator coil. This coil MUST be the first to encounter the field from the rotating permanent magnet on the flywheel. In your video the shaft rotation is clockwise when viewed from the output shaft end. The initiator coil must be positioned so that the magnetic field hits it first, so the silver button thing must be on the left hand side when you mount it.

[@shannonbrooks8834]

Running 220 from an outlet will give you spark as well. And,the human body makes a perfect faze too ground.

[@roseymalino9855]

@@shannonbrooks8834 What is a 'perfect faze'?

[@happyrecluse2849]

That "silver button" is also known as the trigger coil. Learned this yesterday from Tuber "TheRepairSpecialist".

[@davekoob]

The business card trick was the bomb!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Dave! Thank You...

[@melvinthemechanic]

😂😂😂 i have the video playing and i look away for a second and i hear him say (keep up with me!!) 😂😂😂😂 perfect timing love it😂

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL! Right on Mel...

[@richardwhitebrook5695]

Nice.. straightforward info. Seems I have the same engine so this video was a relief to find.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@ronwatson4902]

Thanks Steve. I've used the electronic conversion kits before. Simple and way better than points. Cheers

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@MyDuckfoot]

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[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Graham!

[@Budro4764]

Like you , I have been doing that for quite some also......... Points are cheaper , but a lil more maintenance is needed, If I had a choice on a outboard engine , I choose points.... Way cheaper than a coil pack..... I'm about to take the potting off of a 25 hp Evinrude and reverse engineer the PCB and make some for our shop..... I'll catch ya on the panel with Mick's Mowers again soon... I might join as Cajun Coin Hunter or this channel....

[@zooknz1711]

Brilliant Steve - great video

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@snoopy49099]

Great Vid! I wondered why you had not done this to start with. Not only for ease of starting, but for longevity of the plug. That's something I would have done just for reliability.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great point!

[@doncarlton4858]

Great job Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@motorcoachtech7615]

Good informative video I was kind of hoping that the engine would have been able to run in it’s old state, but oh well. Can’t wait Cheers

[@davetincher5141]

Loved the video Thank you I am replacing a older twin cyl 20hp briggs with a new twin cyl 20hp briggs and the wiring harness is not the same on the engine.. any ideas would be appreciated.. Mechanical I am pretty good at wiring not so much Thank You

[@jimsmith2601]

Hey Steve... old school technique on the gap between the coil and fly wheel. Instead of the business card trick to get the gap I have always used a brown paper sack that you always used to get from the grocery store. Now that everything is plastic bags you might have a hard-time finding brown paper bags so the paper business card is the new school technique.... LOL

[@brianjohnson217]

Hi Steve, what position is the flywheel in to actually create the spark ? Love your workshop videos

[@davidwirth3658]

Spark is created when the flywheel magnet passes the ignition coil. (Which is just a few degrees before the piston reaches top dead center.)

[@victorschrand20]

That's a great idea. The only breaker point engine that I have left is a Kohler 8 HP engine on a Gravely tractor. I assume that a unit is available for this engine. I bought it in 1984. Is that true?

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Steve you’re very welcome. Thank you for all the videos and hard work. Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad you like them!

[@tankmeister8131]

I think i have a similar problem with an 033 Stihl Ignition became too hard for the shoo to replace I understand you can regenerate the coil.

[@marshallborder9089]

Only changed one of these out once before , it worked for me - see I did it right too. 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Nice job!

[@Tiger-jt1qm]

Thanks Steve. Straight to the point!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@BrucesShop]

Lucky beer. Lucky to have those points last 3 days.

[@gregbrandes3579]

Hey Steve, always learn something new from you, I watch all your videos keepem comin 🤙

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, will do!

[@nselewa]

Hi Steve, really enjoy your videos. Learned a lot. I have lawnmower, tested ignition magneto, good, spark plug is good, ground wire for magneto is detached, I cleaned the flywheel, magnet seems strong. Cleaned and gapped magneto using a business card. Still no spark. What could it be?