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Can you provide a coupe of pictures of you brush end cap parts? I feel like we are trying to instruct by brail here.

Yes. Notches at either end.

Yes

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.

I think I understand what you are saying. I'll check that measurement next time I have one apart. But I think the bearings are tight...

Well, I'm beat. Replaced the idler spring. No change. Going to take it to a shop. I can get by taking a chance on a $20 part but...

The next time you have the chance measure the length of the spacer and compare that measurement to the distance apart the 2 outer...

Not sure what you mean by pushing the outer race with fingers. I use my shop press to disassemble and reassemble. Attached is the...

I see you've gotten a ton of replies. Let me ask a question then make a suggestion that has usually pointed me to the problem. Question...

Apparently you will have to drill holes in bottom plate so you can hold brushes in with a couple of wires. It is a real pain.

I have a125 John Deere riding mower that is slow in reverse and completely stops on the slightest grade. Has anyone else had this...

Plugs and coils fire easily in an open atmosphere, that is what often tricks people into thinking the parts are good. Under compression...