George Wrote:
> On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 11:34:40 -0700, jeffcoslacker
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >George Wrote:
> >> On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 05:37:25 -0700, jeffcoslacker
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> >George Wrote:
> >> >> I have an old tiller with a Kohler single-cylinder 4-stroke
> engine.
> >> >> It lost all power (over about 30 secs), and now won't start.
> Since
> >> >> then, ...
>
> >> >> Questions:
> >> >> - Is above consistent with a 'weak' coil?
> >> >> - Is there another way to test that?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> And, any other thoughts would be appreciated.
> >> >>
> >> >> G
> >> >
> >> >75 psi compression doesn't sound like enough for a gas engine to
> >> >run....usually around twice that...
> >>
> >> This is a 7 hp pull start, and it has some sort of compression
> relief
> >> to
> >> reduce the starting effort. It works off the crankshaft speed. I
> >> figured it out once, but I don't remember the details.
> >>
> >> G
> >
> >See if it will start with a dry plug and the air cleaner removed.
>
> No. Tried that, early on.
>
>
> >I did see Kohler has a compression release, I was wondering if you
> >figured that into the compression reading...
>
> No - that was just a raw reading while I pulled it.
>
>
> >Your spark, fat and blue or thin and yellow/white?
>
> I'd call it violet and thin (watching it in the dark). It's not
> inspiring, but it is there. (That's spinning the crank with a drill.)
>
> G

I think I'd put a new points and condensor in just for laughs and see
where that gets you...


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