Just found this site, signed up and would like to ask my first question
I bought a 7 hp Sears clutch shift motor that I know nothing about and would like to ask about what "checks" I can make to determine why I can't get a spark. The plate in the front says its a 217-58870 with a SN 210949. A small tag attached to the engine reads T-640-05A, then next line is 6740519. Flywheel reads Tecumseh.
I can see no points or condenser. There is a lead coming from under the flywheel and hooks onto coil that has a lead going to the spark plug. Under the flywheel is a sealed black box.
Would someone be able to direct me on how I should go about testing the componets to determine the cause of getting no spark at the spark plug?
This seems like a pretty nice little engine that would be just what I need. Has good compression and seems complete. Would really like to get it running.
I bought a 7 hp Sears clutch shift motor that I know nothing about and would like to ask about what "checks" I can make to determine why I can't get a spark. The plate in the front says its a 217-58870 with a SN 210949. A small tag attached to the engine reads T-640-05A, then next line is 6740519. Flywheel reads Tecumseh.
I can see no points or condenser. There is a lead coming from under the flywheel and hooks onto coil that has a lead going to the spark plug. Under the flywheel is a sealed black box.
Would someone be able to direct me on how I should go about testing the componets to determine the cause of getting no spark at the spark plug?
This seems like a pretty nice little engine that would be just what I need. Has good compression and seems complete. Would really like to get it running.
