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    obenski Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 2, 2011, 08:12 AM
    How to ground Tecumseh Engine for Snowblowers
    I have recently changed my contact point and condenser to my snowblower with Tecumseh Engine. After putting it back, no sparks. I changed also the spark plug and tried the other also, but still no spark. Not sure why no spark and if there is anything to ground. Someone says grounding and I don't know how or maybe some other issues? Please help. Thanks
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    Jan 2, 2011, 12:59 PM

    Did you put the crankshaft high side against the points before you set the gap ?
    If so could be coil / amuture.
    Luck
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    Jan 2, 2011, 03:52 PM
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    Thanks DG. I'm new to this. Which one is the crankshaft? Is there any diagram that I can easily follow? Thks again
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    Jan 2, 2011, 05:16 PM

    Do you have the model and type of the engine ?
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    Jan 3, 2011, 09:20 AM
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    Model is Tecumseh Engine HS50-67159B / Ignition Coil +30545
    This is looks like an older model.
    I appreciate your assistance. Thanks
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    Jan 3, 2011, 10:37 PM

    Hi,
    Take the link below, scroll down to the yellow section and pick the L-Head Service Information.
    Tecumseh Small Engine Specifications
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Jan 9, 2011, 05:48 PM
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    Do you think I have to change the ignition coil?
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    Jan 10, 2011, 06:48 AM

    If you have the gap set right at the points and you have no fire , then yes . But verify no fire ,
    Spray a little carb cleaner in the carb throat , if it tries to start then clean carb,
    LUCK
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    Jan 10, 2011, 10:54 AM
    Thanks. When you say carb is it the carburator?
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    Jan 10, 2011, 01:04 PM

    Yes sir sorry about that ,
    LUCK
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