Hello,
I have an old B&S vertical shaft engine (3.5 horsepower) with no spark and a hundred PSI for compression. The model # appears to be 92902 1140 01 7606 1704 but I'm not certain this is the original pull starter.
What usually knocks out the spark on these engines? I believe this engine is too old for electronic ignition so I think I need to look at the points under the flywheel. The flywheel was a little rusty so I cleaned that off and the magnet still has good strength.
Would my instinct to look at the points be right??
Yes, it'll probably smoke when it starts but maybe the oil ring will free up to to do its job. And I was quite surprised that the fuel tank is not rusty.
Now to find a B&S flywheel puller . . .
Many thanks,
Rick
I have an old B&S vertical shaft engine (3.5 horsepower) with no spark and a hundred PSI for compression. The model # appears to be 92902 1140 01 7606 1704 but I'm not certain this is the original pull starter.
What usually knocks out the spark on these engines? I believe this engine is too old for electronic ignition so I think I need to look at the points under the flywheel. The flywheel was a little rusty so I cleaned that off and the magnet still has good strength.
Would my instinct to look at the points be right??
Yes, it'll probably smoke when it starts but maybe the oil ring will free up to to do its job. And I was quite surprised that the fuel tank is not rusty.
Now to find a B&S flywheel puller . . .
Many thanks,
Rick