air gap improperly set between fly wheel and magneto, bad coil, spark plug harness. Would not hurt to check the spark plug gap and ensure the connector end is tight
The magneto armature is attached to the crankcase next to the flywheel. It can be located by following the spark plug wire. This leads directly from the spark plug to the magneto.
No, the magneto provides the voltage for the spark.
No, a magneto is what creates electricity to send to the spark plug. Without a magneto, any gasoline engine will not run because it will not have a spark.
I believe its .020 with a magneto.
According to Wikipedia, a magneto starter, also called the ignition magneto, provides current or pulses for the ignition system of a spark-ignition engine, like fuel engines.
If the P-lead is grounded, the magneto doesn't generate spark. Basically it turns the engine on and off.
If the P-lead is grounded, the magneto doesn't generate spark. Basically it turns the engine on and off.
If you have access to a spark tester, use it. Otherwise, remove the spark plug, reconnect it to the spark plug wire, and rest the tip or threads on a good engine ground, AWAY from the spark plug hole. Attempt to start it, and watch for spark. If none, replace the spark plug and try again. If still no spark, the magneto coil may be faulty.
Use the same spark plugs as you would with a distributor, but reset the gap to .020".
No the spark plug wires have to be in firing order
magnets embedded in the flywheel signal the magneto to allow the spark to the plug. adjustment is not usually necessary to it and if you are having troubles getting a spark look for the grounding or cut off wire, this is normally connected to the throttle control and will ground the spark when the throttle is pulled all the way back or the off switch is flipped.
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