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  • Nov 26, 2009, 06:40 PM
    psdob13
    Have a b and s 16hp have spark, comp. and gas but no fire
    Have a old 16 hp briggs and I have spark , compestion and gas but no fire what could it be thanks what is good compresion? It has breaker and points.
  • Nov 27, 2009, 10:55 AM
    crigby

    Hi,
    I gather this is an old cast iron engine with points mounted externally. I do not see how you could have spark but no fire. These older engines are sensitive to oxidation on the contacts and to correct gap (0.020") to work.
    Peace,
    Clarke

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