9hp Briggs Vanguard on splitter No spark

[fespo]

Ok I need some help with my 9hp Briggs vanguard. This engine has never given me any problem till now. I went to start it last week and would not start. I checked for spark. no spark, Replaced plug, no spark. I bought a new coil, no spark. I cleaned the fly wheel to bright clean metal, no spark . I disconnected the on/off switch no spark. Iam lost! Please help. Any Ideas ???? Also there is NO low oil shut down Thanks Frank

 

[dougand3]

Are you checking for spark with plug outside cylinder and threads grounded on fins?

 

[fespo]

Yes

 

[dougand3]

I was thinking you may have spark but flywheel key had slipped, so it was mis-timed. Coil module properly gapped? I just use a business card.
New plug bad? New coil bad?

 

[fespo]

There is no adjustment for coil pack just 2 bolt holes I removed the fly wheel a few times today, key is in good shape, no slippage. I was thinking maybe a bad coil pack

 

[dougand3]

bad coil pack

Seems most likely if flywheel magnets are good. When they spin fast by 2 coil pickups - gotta make a big charge (unless coil module grounded). What is engine model/code?

 

[fespo]

Model 185432
Type 023681
Code 97061249

 

[dougand3]

Does this look like yours? Dang these coils are high!

(broken link removed to http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ignition-Coil-For-Briggs-Vanguard-Electronic-715118-/111433447356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f1f377bc)

 

[fespo]

yes I just spent $60.00

 

[dougand3]

Try different plugs - cheap or no cost test. And the new plug connector is making good contact with the coil wire?

 

[fespo]

I tried a couple different times today with the plug connector. I just ordered a new one tonight on ebay

 

[dougand3]

Hopefully, new one will work.

 

[duramaxman05]

Make sure you kill wire going to the coils isnt grounded out

 

[fespo]

Ok today I put on a new spark plug spring clamp. now I have a week looking spark. I spray the carb with gumout to just because it had a little dust on the out side. It will start with carb cleaner but does not run. So now I have a carb problem also.

 

[dougand3]

Maybe carb just needs cleaning. Or a rebuild kit.Or a new carb. Aftermarket carbs for Briggs 9hp look to be ~$22 on fleabay.

 

[duramaxman05]

The first thing I usually do on a small gas engine if they dont run is shoot a little starting fluid in the carb. If it fires its more than likely a carb problem. If it doesnt fire its something in the ignition system. If it has fire and wont hit with the starting fluid, thats when I do a compression test and a cylinder leak down test

 

[fespo]

YES the splitter is up and running. After the spark problem, there was water in the fuel tank from all the rain we have been have and a bad fuel gauge seal. After clean out the tank and fuel bowl, she ran great. I split about 1 cord of white oak today. Thanks again everyone for your help.