You all were instrumental in my successfully tapping and reaming a new spark plug hole. I was able to mow the lawn twice with absolutely no issues, but I was just finishing up the lawn yesterday, and the lawnmower just quit 9/10ths of the way thru. I was hoping for some additional help as I'm simply not very versed in this kind of stuff.
Its a Tecumseh LV195XA, spec 362089E, D.O.M. 07074GG1785, FAM: 7TPSK.196BC, off a Toro 22" Recycler.
So, after reaming a new spark plug hole, of course, I installed a new spark plug. It seems to me that since it is the only new part, and the chances of any other part failing so shortly after my spark plug issue seems remote, the spark plug is the problem. What are the chances a new one went bad this quickly? I took the spark plug out of the hole, taped it where I could see it, shut off the lights so it was very dark, and pulled the cord, but couldn't see, nor hear, a spark. I don't know how obvious a spark should have been, but thought it would be obvious. Is there another simple way to test a spark plug?
It doesn't seem like taking the spark plug wire cap off and putting it on the spark plug should have loosened it to the point the connection isn't made, but is that a real possibility? The connection seems tight, and even "clicks" when I put the wire on the spark plug.
Today, I pressed the primer bulb a few times and tried to start it, unsuccessfully. I unscrewed the spark plug, and it seems completely dry.
If the spark should have been obvious, then what's the likelihood of the wire being bad? Or the connection between the wire and spark plug? Or the coil? Where should I go from here?
Of course, if the spark isn't necessarily obvious, that brings up some other possibilities. My engine brake cable has some play. Didn't seem to be an issue before this. Is there any way to tighten it, or do I need to replace it?
My fuel is good, less than 2 weeks old.
Also, after I reamed a new spark plug hole, I changed out the oil, ran it for a few minutes, then changed the oil out again to endure there were no metal bits in the engine. When I pull on the starter cord, it still feels like there is good compression, as it isn't any harder or easier to pull.
Thanks in advance for all your help!
Its a Tecumseh LV195XA, spec 362089E, D.O.M. 07074GG1785, FAM: 7TPSK.196BC, off a Toro 22" Recycler.
So, after reaming a new spark plug hole, of course, I installed a new spark plug. It seems to me that since it is the only new part, and the chances of any other part failing so shortly after my spark plug issue seems remote, the spark plug is the problem. What are the chances a new one went bad this quickly? I took the spark plug out of the hole, taped it where I could see it, shut off the lights so it was very dark, and pulled the cord, but couldn't see, nor hear, a spark. I don't know how obvious a spark should have been, but thought it would be obvious. Is there another simple way to test a spark plug?
It doesn't seem like taking the spark plug wire cap off and putting it on the spark plug should have loosened it to the point the connection isn't made, but is that a real possibility? The connection seems tight, and even "clicks" when I put the wire on the spark plug.
Today, I pressed the primer bulb a few times and tried to start it, unsuccessfully. I unscrewed the spark plug, and it seems completely dry.
If the spark should have been obvious, then what's the likelihood of the wire being bad? Or the connection between the wire and spark plug? Or the coil? Where should I go from here?
Of course, if the spark isn't necessarily obvious, that brings up some other possibilities. My engine brake cable has some play. Didn't seem to be an issue before this. Is there any way to tighten it, or do I need to replace it?
My fuel is good, less than 2 weeks old.
Also, after I reamed a new spark plug hole, I changed out the oil, ran it for a few minutes, then changed the oil out again to endure there were no metal bits in the engine. When I pull on the starter cord, it still feels like there is good compression, as it isn't any harder or easier to pull.
Thanks in advance for all your help!
