No spark on my craftsman mower

[Blukas]

Problem is that i wanted to make a quick flip on this thing, he just said that it needed a carb cleaned, till i found out that theres no spark, so i have a money limit. But i could buy that, but i can check for spark in the dark, its easy to see it like that

 

[Blukas]

By the way, while waiting for a reply, i cleaned up the piston and valves and cover with steel wool and a drill, is it ok if it scratched the top alittle? It doesnt seem like it would do anything, but i was just wondering.

 

[merk20]

Problem is that i wanted to make a quick flip on this thing, he just said that it needed a carb cleaned, till i found out that theres no spark, so i have a money limit. But i could buy that, but i can check for spark in the dark, its easy to see it like that

yeah, never trust what people say when buying something used
and no, it shouldn't hurt anything. as long as its only the piston, not the cylinder.
you could try this coil pack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075H7LHZN/ref=psdc_13789581_t2_B077BBLWXJ
even cheaper option (for the most profits)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C3ZVTQ/ref=psdc_13789581_t3_B075H7LHZN

 

[Blukas]

yeah, never trust what people say when buying something used
and no, it shouldn't hurt anything. as long as its only the piston, not the cylinder.
you could try this coil pack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075H7LHZN/ref=psdc_13789581_t2_B077BBLWXJ
even cheaper option (for the most profits)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C3ZVTQ/ref=psdc_13789581_t3_B075H7LHZN

Im thinking about just getting a new one, but i might as well try the oven trick on the old one

 

[Blukas]

You can try the toaster oven trick. Put it in the toaster on 200 degrees for half an hour or so . Another trick is to spin the engine to around 2000 rpm with the plug wire disconnected and ungrounded. Use a regular drill not an impact on the flywheel nut. Many people dont know but you should never do that on a working coil because it can fry them. they should always be grounded when turning the engine over. But since its broken that sometimes fixes them

By the way, should i cut some things off or should i put the whole thing in the oven? ill add a photo here, and honestly, will it smell like burning plastic?

 

[merk20]

yeah, never trust what people say when buying something used
and no, it shouldn't hurt anything. as long as its only the piston, not the cylinder.

By the way, should i cut some things off or should i put the whole thing in the oven? ill add a photo here View attachment 237511

i would put it all in the oven, (im not that experienced with the trick, but i think someone can help you more than me)

 

[Blukas]

i would put it all in the oven, (im not that experienced with the trick, but i think someone can help you more than me)

Alright, ill try it tommorow and tell you if i get any spark or not, good night

 

[Blukas]

Anyone know where i could get a full gasket kit, all of the gaskets are brittle that i took off

 

[Blukas]

I am one happy guy, it works!

 

[Blukas]

BTW I had that exact lawn mower and it would fire but die. Spray starter fluid and it would run until spraying stopped. Put a new carb on and same thing. finally out of frustration I put a small hole in the gas cap thinking maybe it was vacuum locked and sure enough it started and ran like a champ.

Just as you said, it can only run by priming or feeding it fuel, so tomorrow ill run it without a gas cap and test that, thanks

 

[Blukas]

Happy holidays everybody! And thanks for the unknown hints and tips that i now know, this website is the best!