Recent content by Fish

And, how are you checking for spark?

What coil did you put on it?

Here is the date range.

Did you lose the spring? Put up a pic of the trimmer head you have. I likely have a new one we can compare it to.

No, many of these small engines have some sort of compression release.

Take a pic of your engine and post it here. Why did you use gasket sealer? If it is a standard bowl carb, remove the nut on the bottom and look at it. If you see little holes in the threads of it at top, clean them all out the best you can, and reinstall, and try it.

I know. I was being sarcastic. The Briggs engines had points until up to 1983 or so, and I always recommend putting the newer style coil on, and just clipping the wire to the points, and leaving the flywheel alone.

He should have asked on a Lawnmower Forum.

"His mower, his choice"!!

I think that Dixie Chopper used Lucas oil in everything back then.

Well, I meant that the pictures you take, you should post them on here.

I always find that putting up pics always helps. Is there a way to take a few pics of your deck?

Sounds like a little water in the tank/carb.

While it is running, remove the air filter and see how it runs.