2004 18hp Briggs & Stratton no spark
 

My tractor had no spark and I changed the magneto, had a very strong
spark and it worked and started fine. The next day it did not start
and the spark was very faint. I changed the plug but still nothing.
Could it be an excessive gap in the magneto versus the flywheel?

Any help would be appreciated

Bob

2004 18hp Briggs & Stratton no spark
 

Yes, it can be excess gap. Usually what I've done on small mowers is
to tear open a spark plug box. PUt that between the flywheel magnets,
and the coil. The cardboard has been about the right distance for my
uses.

The wire that stops the engine may also have worn a hole in the
insulation. So, it may be the kill wire which is... uh.... killing it.
Know what I mean, jelly bean? But usually a kill wire problem gives no
spark at all.

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"Rob" wrote in message
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My tractor had no spark and I changed the magneto, had a very strong
spark and it worked and started fine. The next day it did not start
and the spark was very faint. I changed the plug but still nothing.
Could it be an excessive gap in the magneto versus the flywheel?

Any help would be appreciated

Bob