Recent content by smallengineguy

I agree.

Most of the time that clicking is the failure of the solenoid. Two things to check: make sure the engine turns freely by hand (sometimes the starter gear can jamb). if it does, try to jump the starter. get a screwdriver and put it across the two large posts on the solenoid. If the starter turns...

The other engine is a single cylinder. This one is model 407777 0174E1

Compression good both cylinders. Getting fuel, pump working, plugs get wet. I have another Intek in the shop with bright spark. I wish I had another flywheel to try. Key was good when I removed the flywheel. It'll crank but won't even try to fire. Coils are completely unhooked, can just barely...

I used an inline spark tester, you can barely see the indicator light up. I tried the tester on another machine, bright as day. New plugs too, but the coils aren't putting out the bright spark.

I'm working on a Briggs Intek 20HP on a Craftsman LT2000 rider. It has VERY weak spark on BOTH coils. I've unhooked the kil wires from both coils and still weak. Replaced one coil to try, still weak on that one. With all wires disconnected, I would think it would get spark. Flywheel magnet is...