Breaker Points on a Briggs 2
1,114 views · Published 10 May 2012 · 1:41 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: ChargerMiles007 · 2012 · Autos & Vehicles
This engine isn't seized up, so I can show the breaker points operating. Note, I generally don't buy new points and condensor when an engine doesn't fire the spark plug. I file the points first, and check the gap (.020) to make sure it is right, in addition to inspecting the flywheel key to make sure it isn't partly sheared. On an electronic ignition engine, a partially sheared key will still fire the engine, but it just won't run well. With points, there will be no spark, or a weaker, sometimes pink or yellow spark, instead of light blue. If your engine has a weak spark, try closing up the spark plug gap, it might just alloow it to run again :)
