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I had a truck that a local tractor repair man worked on. The gas tank rotted out so He cut a hole in the truck bed and used a grease barrell for a gas tank. Changing the oil one day and looked into the engine I noticed there was a hole in the block mostly welded up. Asked Him what happened...

I got it to work.

My family all immigrated and They all did it legally.

Everything works now. New switch identical, even the old key works.

No patent numbers on new switch. Old key fits new switch. New key too big to fit old switch, filing will fit that, just for reference. I took the old switch apart,because I am like that. and the switch was not burned out or anything. It was functioning as intended, just the wrong switch for the...

No letters on terminals, letters on new switch are almost under the terminals, old switch is too old to see,new one just barely. Looks exactly the same. will check patent numbers shortly.

Yes My electrical troubleshooting is weaker than I like, but I am learning. I had to go into town today and had to drive past O'reilly's twice. I decided to drop in and see what They had. I found the switch referred to above and it works. I thank Every one that has helped Me with this problem.

There are no letters visible on the back of the switch after I cleaned it up gently. I do not have a lot of small engine electrical experience. I have a small machine shop and weld, turn, bore and otherwise do metal repair. I have a lot to learn about small engines.I clean and rebuild carbs. The...

Here is the switch that I have used since We have owned it.

Ariens model 931018, serial 002307. Pictures of switch coming this evening.

I just came up from starting the mower. I hooked up a live 12V wire and it turned over 2-3 times and started right up, which it has never done. So I bypassed the switch. Now I need to know which switch to buy. The Wife is very happy as this is Her mower. Model 341S Specs 71109A serial 8318085

If it is not getting a spark when cranking then all the fuel in the world will not fire (unless it's a diesel.) It will start when coasting. No spark until I let off the key and the motor coasts.

No other symptoms, making unobtainable and repair parts in My machine shop makes Me VERY aware things wear out. I will try the hot wire to the positive side of the coil in an hour or two tonight.

You are mistaken, over here the Immigrants do get free welfare, free health care, free rent and who knows what else. Government cards can be openly traded for alcohol, cigarettes etc. Against the law but signs openly posted on some convenience stores. Massive cost to state and government. They...

The switch has not been changed in My time with it. It is a 1978 model - 46 years old. I have only had it 2-3 years. More troubleshooting. Thanks, Mark.