Roger Shoaf wrote:
I have an older Briggs and Stratton 3.5hp engine on a lawn edger. I
am getting no spark. (has points, not elect. ign.)

I have removed the flywheel and I can visually detect no issue with
the points or any obvious shorts.

Bite the bullet and get the solid state ignition module.
Problem solved (for the life of the engine).

Ken.
Any advice on how to test the magneto armature and the capacitor?

I don't mind buying the parts, but I hate to replace a part just to
rule it out.