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Vintage Briggs - Need help with points and ignition coil

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Ronniebisme

I have a 190402-164201 8HP Briggs I have tried to source an ignition coil module but see they are NLA. Points and condenser are easily found. Then I read you can use a pointless coil but I can find any for this 8 HP unit
Thoughts or ideas ?


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StarTech

StarTech

If you have an aluminum block then use Briggs 398811.


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Ronniebisme

I believe it is aluminum at least the head cover is , so I would use points and condenser with this unit


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StarTech

StarTech

I believe it is aluminum at least the head cover is , so I would use points and condenser with this unit
If you use the 398811 then you would disable the points as the coil pack has a self contain trigger module.


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dana a

I had an engine with a bad coil and found one that fit but was originally matched to a smaller flywheel. I put it on and it ran. I never did put it to use so I don't know how long it would last.


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Ronniebisme

If you use the 398811 then you would disable the points as the coil pack has a self contain trigger module.
Thank you


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Ronniebisme

One more question. What is the correct spark plug for this 8 HP engine


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dpscott

16-18 thousandths normally


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paulmowers

Sparkplug most likely bm6a, or b2lm j19lm if it takes the larger form plug


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Rivets

J19LM gapped at .030”.


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