Greetings from Somerset, UK. I'm coming to this forum as there seem to be a lot of knowledgable people looking.
I have a Flymo L400 hover-mower which I've owned since new (about 1997) and the engine is a Tecumseh TC300 ( TC300 3156 (F) ) and the carburettor is a Tillotson HU, and the ignition module a Phelon (Tecumseh #611056, I believe).
The mower has been on the bench more than it's been used - but when it runs. it's really nice. Ignition and strating problems over the years... but I am reuctant to move it on.
There are service manuals available for the TC300 which I have read (but they have to be read with caution as this specific application in the Flymo is not well covered).
Carburation - I have rebuilt the carb with a new gasket kit (there's no after-market for this specific Tillotson - the Chinese $10 item is not the same - I bought one).
Ignition - there seems to be a spark problem. Poor or absent. There is no aftermarket for this Phelon part as far as I can find out - can any one provide info on the specs for this part (resistance over primary and secondary coils) ?
The replacement part is only available in the US, and is very expensive (around $60) ... not certain this is worthwhile.
I am just about to re-terminate the spark plug HT lead in the boot - but after that ... any great suggestions or tips on this infuriating machine ? Thank you.
I have a Flymo L400 hover-mower which I've owned since new (about 1997) and the engine is a Tecumseh TC300 ( TC300 3156 (F) ) and the carburettor is a Tillotson HU, and the ignition module a Phelon (Tecumseh #611056, I believe).
The mower has been on the bench more than it's been used - but when it runs. it's really nice. Ignition and strating problems over the years... but I am reuctant to move it on.
There are service manuals available for the TC300 which I have read (but they have to be read with caution as this specific application in the Flymo is not well covered).
Carburation - I have rebuilt the carb with a new gasket kit (there's no after-market for this specific Tillotson - the Chinese $10 item is not the same - I bought one).
Ignition - there seems to be a spark problem. Poor or absent. There is no aftermarket for this Phelon part as far as I can find out - can any one provide info on the specs for this part (resistance over primary and secondary coils) ?
The replacement part is only available in the US, and is very expensive (around $60) ... not certain this is worthwhile.
I am just about to re-terminate the spark plug HT lead in the boot - but after that ... any great suggestions or tips on this infuriating machine ? Thank you.