Ignition Coil Questions
My Snapper with a B&S 128607/0113E1 - 040726PS engine doesn't start. I placed a tester between the coil wire and the plug. It would not light. I pulled the ignition coil and tested with a multimeter set to 20k Ohms. I got a reading of 4.62 from the wire to ground and from the wire to the kill switch terminal.
Concerning the coil, I could find no specs online for resistance readings; therefore I don't know if the coil is good or bad. Also wrt the coil, I could find no markings except the numbers 0410 stamped into the material covering the coil winding. I also could find nothing online that would better identify this coil for replacement ordering. Further, if the coil is OK or if I buy a new one, I need to get the right gap between the coil and the flywheel. I could find not spec for that distance. Can anyone tell me what to set it to? I can always start with a business card but would rather set it with feeler gauge.
As to other possible causes for the coil not firing, I'm at a loss. The magnets in the flywheel are strong when I place a screwdriver over them. There is not any significant rust.
Fuel is ethanol free gasoline with stabilizer. The mower was starting and running fine in November (~ 90 days ago). The carb bowl fills and the carb components are not gummy or stuck.
Plug is correct and not fouled on inspection. It is sort of a light brown color and the tip is not corroded or rusted. I have not replaced the plug or fuel because I found no spark.
Any other suggestions or information would be gratefully received.
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