Removing the Coil, Points & Condenser from Magneto on older Tecumseh Engines

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HOW TO REMOVE the Coil, Points & Condenser from magneto plate and reinstall them on older Tecumseh engines with points. Coil is part #30560a, Points #30547a, Condenser #30548b.
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@spicyhot1695 4 жыл бұрын

You are so thorough. Your instructions are so detailed, even a novice can perform a repair job following your instructions. I love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing

@mkkmb5 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a 1970 Fox Street Scamp mini bike with a 1969 HS40 Tecumseh that needs a coil. I was a little hesitant about doing the coil swap. After watching your video I feel confident I can do it. Thanks, Matt

@WestNiall 13 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video. My snowblower had a 3.5 engine with no spark. I did not have to replace coil because the points were the issue. I removed them and cleaned the contacts. Ensured all connections were clean and had a good ground. Put it all back together and runs (almost) like new. Thanks again for a great video.

@HavanaWoody 5 жыл бұрын

i CERTAINLY APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO! As I am trying to start a like new (still has bright paint on the exhaust) 70s era Craftsman generator and realized it had points. While I have watched my Grandpa do this many times, I had forgotten what a PITA the old style was removing the whole damn flywheel and 3 head bolts just to check the points .

@troyboythedog 13 жыл бұрын

I was very impressed by your video. I am a Machine Repairman by trade and you had a way of explaining things. Thanks, Troy

@bigmikefrompa.3063 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you again,I was hoping you had a video like this on here about how to do points.Just picked up an old 1970 Montgomery ward 8hp snowblower,and ya it doesn't run yet,but I'm hoping I can get it running.Not to many videos on youtube of fixing vintage machines.

@scottfirman 3 жыл бұрын

I am saving this video. I had to replace the guts in this older techumseh engine. I wish I had watched this video before I even started on this engine. Thanks again for doing these video's. The coil was shot on this engine. You saved me some effort anyways.

@janethemming4673 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video it is very good and helpful.

@OTtitan78 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot, love what your doing here man helping alot of people out! I subscribed

@jimmyconner4186 5 жыл бұрын

Good information on these old L head engines.

@andrewmxdiagrams3258 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. It was very helpful to fix my friend's old tiller. A+++

@marks9935 Жыл бұрын

I have an old Troybilt tiller with no spark - Tecumseh 6hp engine. I suspect something going on with the ignition. Question is, how do I know if the coil is actually bad? Is there a reliable way to test it?

@jacobforall62 13 жыл бұрын

Hi I whant to say many many thanks for this excellent video, I have a Sears 4.5 outboard motor and whit your video I put my motor working again and I'm very happy with you, so many thanks for help me.

@thorpjoern 12 жыл бұрын

Very nice vids! Very informative. What would you suggest could be the main reason for weak sparks on a breakerless ignition system on an old outboard motor? (7.5 hp Mercury '74)

@fishnfreak18 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dony!

@user-ks2vx4mn9k 6 ай бұрын

Really like the way you explain things, brief and clear. Right now I am playing with the exact model of a Craftsman snowblower. The blower doesn't have spark. Tracing down to the coil, I wonder how I can be sure if the coil is bad. Do you have any advice to use multimeter to test it?

@ddsbyday 8 ай бұрын

The new coils have a different wire configuration. Including the after market one you showed here. I would have liked to see how you route the new one so the wires don't get damaged by the flywheel.

@worstedcdogg 9 жыл бұрын

very informative. thanks.

@666mrjimbo 11 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THIS THING IS A MONSTER TOO PULL, I TAKE OUT THE PLUG AND THE COMPRESSION READS ABOUT 110TO 125 LBS IF ANY ONE KNOWS ABOUT THESE ABOURISTS SAWS PLEASE HELP THEY WERE ONLY MADE IN 1997-98 FOR ONE YEAR.AND ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR THEY ARE A TOP HANDLE SAW.THANK YOU DONY FOR THE FAST RESPONSE,I FAVORITE MOST OF YOUR VIDS YOU ARE A FANTASTIC SMALL ENGINE GUY AYY #1 IN MY BOOK

@petegareau3507 12 жыл бұрын

Great videos, I have watched many of them. I like to repair the older chainsaws & you were the 1st person I thought of when I ran into this issue. I have a Remington 754 with no spark. Changed on off switch, pulled flywheel & cleaned breaker points, changed condensor with used one from a Homelight XL-12 (not sure how to check these). Also swapped out ignition coil from the same XL. Original coil was the same shape & size, fit great on bracket. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

@raymondpoirier-dg3lw 10 ай бұрын

tres tres bien expliquer.merci beaucoup

@loknlode 12 жыл бұрын

It worked! Cold Steel Epoxy. We now have spark... ( = Thanks a million!!!!!!

@Rudeabaga 13 жыл бұрын

You have the best instuctional videos. One thing I forgot to do was mark where the mounting bolts were when I removed the points assembly. Whats the best way to get them back where they should be.

@GearNerdSikuTsuga 3 ай бұрын

Hope you see this--amazingly clear and helpful video!! Thanks so much.

@darkdeath558 2 ай бұрын

Il nome Ford motor thank you vorrei sapere i nomi della della motozappa così riesco aggiustare anche la mia con lo stesso sistema tua grazie mille❤

@dand1654 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!!

@666mrjimbo 11 жыл бұрын

cold chisels are allways handy keep up the great work dony ,you r the man when it comes too small engine repair ! any suggestions on a STIHL 019T CHAINSAW I HAVE ONE WITH TOO MUCH COMPRESSION THERE I S NO COMPRESSION RELEASE BUTTON any tips or suggetions?? thank you once again your the man.

@donyboy73 12 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@jimmoi8534 6 жыл бұрын

Possibly some jobber coils have correct length ,one I received did not fit without lenghtened wire ,good video (just adding info)

@donyboy73 12 жыл бұрын

@thorpjoern probably the coils, on johnson's there is also a coil pack that can cause weak spark

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@WestNiall good to hear

@OTtitan78 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot, I Subscribed!

@loknlode 12 жыл бұрын

Your tips on getting the flywheel off were great. 2 taps and it was off. However, I found the magnets had fallen off the flywheel. Which would explain no spark. How do you fix that? Or do I have to find a new flywheel?

@stevesulak9487 2 жыл бұрын

I realize this is from a while back but I have a Kohler K series 8hp with a coil very similar to this one without the points attached...can I remove this one the same way? Can it be tested while apart? What should I look for while I have it apart to determine if it's good or not? Thank you.

@nvdubs 5 жыл бұрын

Will it affect spark if the coil fits lose on the plate? Seems that my replacement is lose on there from side to side

@theddubs 3 жыл бұрын

On your replacement coil (as on mine) your condenser and points wires come out of the coil on the opposite side of the square hole from the original coil. I put the spark plug wire in the same place but had to run the condenser and points wires differently... Have you actually installed a coil with the wires moved like this?

@mauriziorusso3309 5 жыл бұрын

Hello I’ve replaced the points, condenser and magneto on my motor and put new spark plug and it still produces no spark when turned over, any suggestions? Thank you

@BAGOTCORNER 10 жыл бұрын

Dony, I have a question for you . Will the 30548b condenser work on my lauson TLC 349? I need to make it fit , I realize that , But in general Is the farad rating somewhere around 20 microfarads ?

@bobbyliberty8588 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can you please advise the resistance spec for the H60 ignition coil Even better if you would create a video doing these checks

@zerkermond 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to get generic coils, points, and condenser for nearly any old engine? Or are they model specific for fitment purposes

@josefslivka4805 3 жыл бұрын

how to adjust coil inside flywheel thk josef ariens 1972 aprox

@hepeng2627 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you share this video

@bushmaster2936 2 жыл бұрын

I just got into one of these yesterday with a no spark condition. The points are pretty worn but still gapped. The laminated metal that holds the coil in place had sustained some separation of the laminates on one side of the coil. Any idea if the assembly is still available, Don? It's the 7HP Tecumseh if that matters. I have the Ariens model 924048 and serial 017718, but can't find an engine tag yet. I had marked the assembly before removal, but my question is why is it adjustable? I'm assuming to set the air gap, but haven't found any info as yet on how to accomplish that. Thank you for any advice that you may offer.

@wtongtube 14 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, great video. Do you have any ohm resistance specs for this type of coil, I cant seem to find any info online. cheers.

@brianchrencik 10 жыл бұрын

if I wanted to add a kill switch on this same engine. which wire on the coil do I want to ground out to kill the engine?

@garrybeair5789 3 жыл бұрын

very informative, thank you

@donyboy73 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ScottysVise 4 жыл бұрын

Hey dony, I have a h60 tecumseh. Cleaned and gapped the points. It now idles, but backfires and then stalls when it's at full throttle. I have a new carb on it, and adjusted the screws to no avail. Should I time the engine with a dial indicator, or install new points and condenser? What would you do first? I'm pretty sure it's a timing issue...thanks!

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@thealed29 it should spark without cover, must be the coil, make sure gap is 020

@donyboy73 11 жыл бұрын

thank,no suggestions for too much compression,

@thepope4970 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any content referring to testing these old coils and condenser with a vom? I've searched KZfaq and Google and i can't find anything specific to these old magneto coils r value.

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@bobcat123ist make sure the wire that attaches to the points is not touching metal

@markhumphrey4834 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual man,thanks ,saved my a&@

@donyboy73 12 жыл бұрын

@CzapigaKielbasa thanks for watching

@donyboy73 12 жыл бұрын

yes it does

@deeveloper2567 11 жыл бұрын

I have Tec HM80. The wire from coil to bolt to points always shows as being grounded, even when disconnected from bolt. Is this correct ?

@fishnfreak18 11 жыл бұрын

I have this same part on my tecumseh tiller and I cleaned the points real good and the magneto and it still wont get spark. What is my issue?

@rlwerner1 3 жыл бұрын

How do you test this type of coil?

@OTtitan78 12 жыл бұрын

if your spark plug still has spark does that mean your ignition coil is good? thanks

@thealed29 13 жыл бұрын

is the cover absolutley nessicary, I have a H50 I'm repairing for a mower and I don't have the cover. the points are clean yet I cannot get a spark, I've held the HT lead tip and the cylinder head and I feel nothing when I crank the engine, would that mean the coil needs replacing?

@michaelmiller9655 2 жыл бұрын

My replacement coil has the two small wires of the same length. How to choose the correct connection?

@denisclarke1170 5 жыл бұрын

i have an old craftsman 8hp tecumseh and need a coil its a 143 726152 any ideas. i think early 80s

@antoniopinheiro3884 2 ай бұрын

Hello I have a Tecumseh HH60 it keeps melting the points could it be a bad coil

@donyboy73 12 жыл бұрын

you can try to epoxy glue the magnets back on

@nicnak4475 6 жыл бұрын

Hello mate when did they move to electronic ignition ? my engine is a Tecumseh MV-100-SE , starting and running been getting erratic and hates starting from hot , have cleaned the carb well , new petrol etc and it's getting in to last chance salon territory lol , shame as it has good compression , still sounds like carb ? thanks and excellent vid btw .

@Mr_Tecumseh 5 жыл бұрын

Around 1984 on most Tecumsehs, late 82 into 83 on Briggs.

@donyboy73 12 жыл бұрын

make sure the points gap is ok and also the coil gap

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@hpsuckz323 usually 6 and 7hp have the same coil and points

@taiquiyang7697 10 жыл бұрын

I have same question as thegenrl does. Can I get a etectronic megneto to replace point and condenser coil? what should I do to convert old point and condenser module?

@donyboy73 10 жыл бұрын

I am not aware of any that fit this engine

@MarioGonzalez-kw9kb 3 жыл бұрын

Im new to this engine i got one i got not spark but it says ezee start magneto 30550 is that the same at the one u working on and part u order i dont even know how to tell the hp

@donyboy73 11 жыл бұрын

just line up the plate where it was bolted before taking it off, also if the marks are gone just line up the plate in the center of the bolt holes

@DRugfree1987 14 жыл бұрын

how do you check a magneto to see if its working. i have a old yamaha and there is no spark

@deeveloper2567 11 жыл бұрын

I searched your listing of videos for "points" but only found one video on a pioneer chainsaw. Is that the one you meant ?

@DanielHeasley 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Don, would one of those Nova Electronic Ignition modules work to replace the points and condenser on these old Tecumseh Magnetos?

@donyboy73 4 жыл бұрын

not sure,never tried. I have good luck replacing points and coil

@Woodsman160 10 жыл бұрын

Donny, do you have a video on how to set the gap/timing on the internal coil?

@donyboy73 10 жыл бұрын

not yet

@mikeh2790 9 жыл бұрын

donyboy73 I'm also looking for information on how to do this

@andezbox 5 жыл бұрын

@@CKGM990 how thick is that ?

@bushmaster2936 2 жыл бұрын

@@donyboy73 How about now? 27 February 2022

@RussellHoughton 2 жыл бұрын

is there a coil I can get to I don't need the points anymore?

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@troyboythedog thank you sir

@jimmoi8534 6 жыл бұрын

Coil from jobber has wires coming out in different place than one you reinstalled won't go on same retaining clip or wires won't reach

@dave4854 9 жыл бұрын

good job except the last part about the marks should have been covered first, JMO

@TriniRogue 8 жыл бұрын

on a magneto that is using the electronic style and not the condenser would there still be points on the inside of the magneto? if so i think i'm missing quite a few parts for mine >.

@Mr_Tecumseh 7 жыл бұрын

No. Yours is just a simple coil. (Electronic ignition). Go to websites such as www. partstree.com and enter your engines model for a complete parts diagram and break dwn. You have it easy. Take a business card put it in between the coil and the flywheel. Tighten your coil. Your done, its set properly and ready to go.

@Stigatsu 10 жыл бұрын

Good video and helpful. Is it normal for the two small wires coming out of the coil to be shorted electrically? I have purchased a new coil and both the old one and the new one are short between the two smaller wires. I see that one goes to the condenser screw and the other connects to the point terminal. I would think this is my non spark causing issue, but I'm skeptical that I recieved a new faulty coil.

@rightytighty349 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, well its obvious i will have to pop the flywheel on and off to set the gap on the coil and magnets. What should the gap be? thanks. Took mine off and didnt mark it.

@Mr_Tecumseh 7 жыл бұрын

Just put a business card in between when tightening. That has been the general rule of thumb for a long time.

@bboyclow 12 жыл бұрын

Hi i have a 10 hp Tecumseh and was wondering would the points also be set at 020 and would you know the air gap on flywheel? any help would be great Many Thanks for all that you do;)

@DannyV358 6 жыл бұрын

use a business card

@teddybanks4270 3 жыл бұрын

How does one test that coil? 4.5 tecumseh Boat engine.

@rickyhalcomb2522 3 жыл бұрын

where doese the magnets go on a old tecumse engine fly wheel donny boy mine came off please respond thank u

@donyboy73 14 жыл бұрын

condenser is to protect the points, and keep them from burning out prematurely. The condenser is just a little can with a strip of tin foil and a strip of waxed paper, rolled together inside a little can. A wire is attached to the roll of tin foil and the waxed paper is there to separate one roll of the foil from the next one. The condenser is merely a storage room for electrons.

@customcutter100 2 жыл бұрын

I watched probably 20 YT videos on how to test a coil. I was reading OPEN on all leads from the coil to the "iron core". I finally pulled the coil off of the iron core to see if I could see any damage, and there was none. Then it dawned on me. Why is there 2 small leads on the coil? This coil is not grounded to the "iron core", because it is removeable, so the short second wire is grounded to the condensor. If you read between either of the smaller wires and the plug wire you will read resistance. I think my coil is weak as I am reading 7.5K OHMS, and it has a yellow spark. So I have a new coil ordered. Hope this helps someone.

@dale3timid8r72 8 жыл бұрын

What is the correct gap setting for the points?

@donyboy73 8 жыл бұрын

.020"

@donyboy73 12 жыл бұрын

try gapping the points at 020

@FC-fq1gk 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw your vid. Change all the same parts but still no spark? I have a 4hp any other ideas . Thanks Fred

@MrLucifuge1973 4 жыл бұрын

If you've changed plug, points, condenser, coil and set the plate properly and you still have no spark then check for a grounded wire somewhere.

@FC-fq1gk 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bobvoyner512 2 ай бұрын

DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN OBTAIN A COMPLETE MAGNETO SYSTEM OR JUST THE STATOR ASSY TPC-30561B FROM BobV

@donyboy73 2 ай бұрын

Try your local small engine shop or check on Ebay.

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@jacobforall62 thank you

@donyboy73 12 жыл бұрын

@thegenrl not that i know of for this tecumseh

@donyboy73 14 жыл бұрын

i've had one apart

@chadhanebrink8238 4 жыл бұрын

I'm having issues with mine. I get continuity on the points, even when the points are broken. This has caused me to have no spark. Everything is set up just how it should be.