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Gord Baker said: MAP gas is still obtainable and is much hotter than Propane...

Mapp gas is long gone. See below straight from Google.

Didn't expect it to, myself. Hope everyone got the idea about poor coil/spark testers. Don't use the inline Christmas bulb type...

One thing I noticed about this engine with the bad coil....... It didn't backfire.

At least you guys were lucky. I have several JD ZTRs where the mufflers have been broken off due lack of engine bolts. Note screws...

Have you resolved this problem yet? Just checking.

Here is Taryl's video on spark testers. Explanation starts at 4:04 through 7:07. Fast forward to get to the point.

Stop it with the inferior spark tools LOL. Taryl made a video "showing" all us how a coil can show "visible sparking" with the inline...

Here is the good inline spark tester. OREGON SPARK TESTER Repl Briggs 19051 19368 Pull a plug wire one at a time and listed, compare...

You can hear one good cyl and one trying at times. Might have a valve nearly closed, that is stuck open. Definitely look at ignition...

Sorry, you are using junk spark testers.

I'm not a brand person. I have this one. I have the moly version of it that is black in color. More than enough for mower spindles.

Hi ACF, Yep, I read that. 12V going to it does not mean it is working physically. I've had many that even "click" but would not open...

Either the carburetor anti-afterfire solenoid (most likely), or a start/run relay bad. These carburetor solenoids go bad with...

An engine needs 5 things to make it run. Fuel, Air, Ignition, Compression & Timing both ignition and valve. Which one are you missing...