Briggs won't start without starting fluid
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Briggs won't start without starting fluid
Briggs 130202 on a Dynamark rototiller. Wouldn't start because of no spark. I removed and cleaned rusty flywheel with fine sandpaper. Also removed and cleaned coil the same way. Removed and cleaned very corroded points the same way. This was not a real good and proper cleaning of the points. The motor now starts by putting starting fluid in the cylinder and pulling 6 or 8 times. Will not start normally on just gas. I let it run for a half hour with Sea Foam in gas.
Is the lack of starting because of weak spark from improperly cleaned points, bad condenser or weak coil? I intend to use a file on the points tomorrow for a better cleaning. I have some extra Briggs motors around. Will parts from them fit or is part numbers critical? Will coils from other motors work if flywheel is same diameter?
Is the lack of starting because of weak spark from improperly cleaned points, bad condenser or weak coil? I intend to use a file on the points tomorrow for a better cleaning. I have some extra Briggs motors around. Will parts from them fit or is part numbers critical? Will coils from other motors work if flywheel is same diameter?
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Sounds more like a fuel issue, when using the starter fluid does it run on it's own or are you constently shooting starter fluid into the carb?
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I started it with starting fluid and let it run for over a half hour with no problem except for a little roughness which I am guessing is from dirty carb and carbon buildup. Hopefully Sea Foam will work on that. I tried tilling a little and it worked without stalling or noticeable change in engine.
Last edited by sofasurfer; 05-10-21 at 12:45 AM.
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