Lawnmower Coil Pack Sparking System - Induction Coil, Transistor, Electrical System Works!

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Craig Kirkman Visually Explains how the Ignition Coil Works on a Lawnmower Engine. Also, introducing his new channel that explains about physics, maths and general science / @kirkmansacademy
In this video I explain the very Basic Principles of how this type of Briggs and Stratton Ignition Coil Pack Works. It explains how electricity is generated from the Coil's Induction Coil, through the Darlington Transistor, and electrical resistor system, to the Spark plug. So next time you are changing spark plugs, you will know much more about this Electrical System than most others. This electrification from machine to electric power to create a Spark Plug Spark (or Coil Plug as some call it), is an incredibly interesting topic to learn. It's far from UPS Power or Edison Electric either, but it is fascinating.
Remember, this is the very basics ignition automation of the Gasoline Internal Combustion Engine, as the Diesel Engine does not use this system. There is far more to this complicated system than what I have been able to show here in this video, but I have covered enough to get a grasp of the very basics.
So, whether you are using a Riding lawn mower, Push mower, Petrol lawnmower or even an electric lawn mower, this principle is valid. Also true whether your mower has either a 4 Stroke Engine or a 2 Stroke Engine. The Robot Lawn mower doesn't escape this principle either!
If you are having problems starting your lawnmower then please do take look at my other video, where I help you get back you and running again if your Lawn mower Won't Start: • Lawn Mower Will Not St...
All images in this video are Copyrighted to Craig Kirkman of The Repair Specialist.
I love the way this guy ‪@TheRustyRooster‬explains about engines and related subjects in a down-to-earth fashion. Take a look for yourself: / @therustyrooster
Please take a look at some of my other 'How It Works' Videos (Explanations not seen anywhere else):
FOLLOW-ON VIDEO: How the Ignition Coils can fail
• Lawn mower Ignition Co...
* The Ultrasonic Cleaner - How it Works (Explained Like Never Before. Will Leave you Fascinated) - • Ultrasonic Cleaner - H...
* How a 2-Stroke Carburetor Works (Unique Animation and Explanation) - • HOW CHAINSAW CARBURETO...
* How a Two Stroke Engine and Carbureotor work together (Uniquely Explained) • Two-Stroke | How Engin...
* From Fuel Tank to Exhaust - Travel as a molecule of fuel from Fuel Tank, through the carburetor and Engine then out through the exhaust of the Two Stroke engine system.
(Explained Like Never Before. Very Unique and Fascinating View) • 2 Stroke Engine & Carb...
From magnetic fields to copper atoms to electric flow, here I clearly explain to you how a Lawn mower Sparking system Magneto Coil Pack Works (Briggs and Stratton Magnetron) This uniquely Explained video will fascinate you.
Here I want to acknowledge several sources of information that I used to put together this video:
* Transistor: whatis.techtarget.com/definit...
* Magnetron Ignition System: www.wisc-online.com/learn/car...
* How Spark Plugs Work: auto.howstuffworks.com/spark-...
* What happens to the charge when a spark jumpe between two wires?: scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.ph....
#lawnmower #gardening #repairing #savingmoney #lawnmowerrepair #smallenginemachines #DIY
This video may apply to the following Lawn mowers and Engines
Lawnmower# Example
Mountfield GGP ITALY etc
'Model' Numbers: 24-3781-00
'Type' Numbers: ES 464
Product Type: MPR 10118
Engine#
Briggs and Stratton Classic, Sprint, Quattro, Series 400, Series 450 and Series 500 - and 10A900
For Possible 'Model' Numbers:
9D902, Q35, Q45, 283707, 098902, 098982, 09C902, 10A902, 10A982, 10D902, 495770, 795083, 95900, 96900, 98900, 9C900
Possible 'Type' Numbers: 2006 E1 and 2033 B1 - 0148 01- 0352 B1
Possible 'Code' Numbers: 00112955 - 05021552 - 9I1014II - 03031255 - 13101956
Carburetors# fitted
Briggs & Stratton Part Numbers: 795083 495770 272372 281028
Many thanks indeed
Craig Kirkman (Owner and creator of The Repair Specialist Channel)
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Images within this uniquely explained video are Copyright protected to Craig Kirkman of The Repair Specialist (TRS) Channel. No reproduction of this content is granted.

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@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Hi guys I just wanted to Introduce to you my other Channel "Kirkman's Academy" - which i'm just getting started. It's a go-to channel for simple explanations for hard to grasp subjects such as physics, maths and chemistry etc. Here is the link: www.youtube.com/@kirkmansacademy/videos . Thank you so much for looking, and if these topics interest you then I hope to see you the there. Many thanks indeed. Craig 😊👍

@SDsailor7 8 ай бұрын

Do all lawnmowers have that little wire that kills the engine? anyone know? Thank you. Great video!

@lillianmuffett4077 7 ай бұрын

Craig - Don herein Canada - Just saw your small engine coil lecture. I know you are probably getting all sorts of praise for your approach to effective instruction. I love how you decided what to include and what not to include in your instruction. I only wish my grandchildren were schooled with this sort of approach to instruction.

@chrisbutler6673 3 жыл бұрын

55 years ago my physics teacher spent a week trying to explain this to us and we got half an idea but you have, in 16 minutes explained it crystal clear. Fair play to you. I hope physics students today get to know about your videos. Thank you.

@johnnellis3025 3 жыл бұрын

55 years ago they used points, it should have been easier to understand.

@jimthomas777 3 жыл бұрын

Coil ? Magneto ? Transformer ? It's a Tesla coil , in reality it simply steps up voltage , a auto has a 12 volt system , the coil steps it up to 35,000 to 80, 000 volts , The coil on a lawnmower engine is the same coil except magnetic fields are traveling through the steel into the primary and secondary copper coils increasing voltage and makes the spark plug zap a spark , you can make a lawnmower coil make a zap with a 12 volt battery , I have many coils in my collection , I can make a 4 inch arc across 2 steel nails , that's a few thousand volts , It's a spark as long as a spark plug

@shoechew 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimthomas777 You should take that act on the road, man.

@jimthomas777 3 жыл бұрын

@@shoechew , I would take that act on the but it's Killer , As the volts are so high that it can and will Kill you , instead I burn Wood and do wild things at home in a controlled space and no one can get hurt , Except for the burnt wood , But I wire brush , sand and polyurethane the wood and sell it as Art pieces , It looks like lightning hit

@shoechew 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimthomas777 625 Death Due to Fractal Wood Burning: An Emerging Public Health Problem

@nealvance8701 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a retired electrical engineer and am humbled by your ability to teach these very difficult concepts. Your sense of what to say and show as visual aids is astonishing. This was a lot of hard work and preparation, and your lifetime of learning, perhaps frustrations with lousy explanations of how the world works, came clearly into focus. KZfaq, for me, is all about learning from others, and if Google ever had the equivalent of an "Oscar" for best "teacher," you would get my vote!

@dennismurray1952 2 жыл бұрын

I was an electrician for 50 years with a degree in Industrial Electronics and wish my teachers back then were this capable of explaining electron flow. I am now a subscriber, well done.

@brymw2091 10 ай бұрын

This is seriously THE best explanation of electromagnets and how they're used in ignition systems. Like most everyone else seems to be saying, you accomplished in 15 minutes what most courses or classes attempt to do in days or weeks. Fantastic job man, thank you.

@tfatcher 3 жыл бұрын

I wish this video existed when I was in in high school 60 years ago. Bravo! Well done sir!

@fredgarvin4482 2 жыл бұрын

Yeap. But 60 years ago there were points not transistors to break the primary coil to cause the collapse. The transistors switch off much faster than the points so you get a better spark.

@edwardriess 2 жыл бұрын

I've been an EE for more than 50 years, am still working full-time, at 76 years old, on avionics at one of the largest multifaceted companies. I've seen a lot of technical presentations during those years but have rarely seen one that teaches as well as this one. I will seek more of this man's work.

@kevinjones8069 Жыл бұрын

Any internship opportunities for Mechis? 😅

@robinmoncrief2470 Жыл бұрын

⁠Brilliant explanation.

@usmcmario5032 Жыл бұрын

I have never heard the process explained better .

@thats_my_comment Жыл бұрын

I've been a mechanic of electrical engineering and HVAC field for many years now going on almost 24 years to be exact and I have learned so much over the years and I have learned it in so many different ways but I must honestly say from the bottom of my heart I truly mean it when I say this your video and your explanation of how the magneto coil works is by far the best I have ever seen I've never watched anything so clear as this you waste no time in explaining unnecessary details you go right to the point but you pick up the important details that are often left off and you discard details that aren't critical to know so it makes it less confusing and much easier to learn and understand the perfection in your animated video also helps tremendously I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed you sharing this video I learned a lot from it and I will pass it on to others and recommend it for many years to come THANKS again for sharing your video...!! 😉 Yours Truly , Justin the HVAC Tech.

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Wow. Absolutely wow. I have never had such amazing feedback and from a professional as well. Thank you so much for your detailed response comment. You’ve mad my day. Craig 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@thats_my_comment Жыл бұрын

@@TheRepairSpecialist gladly

@thatonelonelyeagle5398 3 жыл бұрын

You took the knowledge of something that is so basic and well taken for granted and made it so clear down to the atom! This right here is the best KZfaq teacher ever! Bravo!

@tompaparounis5731 2 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the absolute best video presentation of how the coil works especially deep diving into the atomic theory/explanation! Thank you so much for taking your time to produce this presentation. It’s excellent!!

@ToddHofer 2 жыл бұрын

I've been an Electronics Engineer for 42 years and this has to be the greatest explanation of Atomic Theory that I have ever seen. My 8 year old grand-daughter is taking a VERY keen interest in Electronics and Robotics. I've been teaching her things for a couple years now. As you can imagine, explaining Atomic Theory to an 8 year old is the one thing I dread doing. I'm going to show her your video because you have done a FAR better job of explaining it than I ever could. Thanks Mate!

@williambranham6249 Жыл бұрын

In your world that is the equivalent to the "birds and bees" talk most parents dread.

@ToddHofer Жыл бұрын

@@williambranham6249 I'd rather explain that LOL!

@williambranham6249 Жыл бұрын

@@ToddHofer 🤣

@wellsalan9062 2 жыл бұрын

I've been an electrician for the last 45 years, in all this time your explanation of the principle of electron flow is the best I've ever seen, well done, for making this understandable. If I were still working and teaching Apprentices, I would recommend visiting this clip to them.

@MakeSomething 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow, that was an amazing explanation! Thank you!

@harchan448 2 жыл бұрын

AMEN

@stanwooddave9758 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 68 yr's old, and just now learned how that darn coil on my different machine's works. Better now than never. I worked as an autobody (Panel-Beater, for those across the pond ) guy for just over 25 yr's. You are a GREAT TEACHER. Can't recommend this video enough.

@sidewinder4702 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew you could get so technical while explaining a lawn mower coil but I couldn't stop watching!

@Goodellsam 2 жыл бұрын

You are a brilliant teacher. Knowing it and being able to effectively teach it, is a gift.

@whgrunow Жыл бұрын

85 years old and learning everyday ! An outstanding video and very interesting explanation 👍

@peterchambers1868 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best explaintion I have ever seen...best graphics too!

@azerorezae 2 жыл бұрын

yeah he did it

@arcburn3364 3 жыл бұрын

I chuckled when this video was recommended because I thought I knew all this, but I didn't know about the trigger coil and it's circuitry. Maybe this void in my understanding led me to watch this video. Also I am impressed with your presentation. Well done.

@wgm-en2gx 2 жыл бұрын

Same for me. I thought it was simply that the magnet passed the coil and caused a spark. I never knew there was trigger coil and circuit.

@gpweaver 2 жыл бұрын

Hell, same.

@lawrencethompson127 2 жыл бұрын

The older ignition coils do not have the trigger coil. They use points to break the circuit and collapse the magnetic field. The two are generally not interchangable.

@Mr_Tecumseh 2 жыл бұрын

@@lawrencethompson127 They are interchangeable on all Briggs engines built from 1965 and on. I also watched a video where a fellow got a 1953 to work on the modern coil. So they can be. Certain engines like Tecumseh can't because the old magneto was behind the flywheel the modern one on the outside, however a Nova II can give one of those electronic ignition as well.

@marteck319 2 жыл бұрын

Briggs Stratton called this pointless system “Magnetron”. I had no idea how the magnetron was triggered until now, thank you.

@brettclay2129 4 ай бұрын

i'm over 65 years old been working on equipment my whole life and learned a bunch in the last 10 or 15 minutes

@ginginthing 2 жыл бұрын

74 year old aircraft mechanic and small engine repair here. I might have been taught this in A&P school for engine magnetos but can't remember doing so. This was a very clearly explained and educational video to me. Thx.

@JageeAgain 3 жыл бұрын

This is a detailed and accurate description of the process. Your graphics are spot on and easy to follow.

@Waldvogel45 Жыл бұрын

From Iron to Ions, brilliantly linking physics and mechanics. Great clarity and graphics. At last we can see the invisible world energising the visible world .My friend ( Phd, on Ions) gets nowhere near this , after 40 yrs of chat.I saw through a glass darkly, but now .......I see the light

@LyleHenderson-vm3rx Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Clearly explained many of the "WHY" questions that others have never been able to explain in enough detail for it to make sense.

@chrisbingham3289 3 жыл бұрын

Your talent at explanation is unsurpassed.

@DougBittinger 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent and clearly illustrated explanation. If things are mechanical: go up and down, back and forth or round and round, I can look at them, figure out what's not working and fix them. But electric things just sit there and grin at me. This showed me how the electricity moves and what happening in a mechanical sense. Truly enlightening. Thank you.

@amandayensu7835 2 жыл бұрын

I teach Motor Mechanics to 16-19 year olds and use video and animation to help explain processes such as these. We are currently on ignition systems. I must say your video is absolutely superb ! I especially loved the electron movement part which was so well explained, anyone who watches this video will easily understand exactly how electric current is made, you know, the outer electrons flying about.

@joelinpa185 3 жыл бұрын

For years I wondered what changed in small engines that the points and condenser are no longer needed. Now I know it's the trigger coil and its associated components. Thanks!

@davidmg1925 2 жыл бұрын

me too!!

@nickybritain4900 2 жыл бұрын

And I thought it was all done by magic!👍😂

@brennandc 2 жыл бұрын

Yes...my gosh, I was to the point of tears trying to understand that, now I get it!

@teksight9714 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for confirming exactly what I was thinking. It was a mystery to me until this video. And the guy at the farm supply I go to had it all wrong. He was trying to sell me a replacement coil that only worked with points and condenser that had been on his shelf for years in a crumpled box and was telling me that was the upgraded coil when I asked why they looked different. LOL.

@nickybritain4900 2 жыл бұрын

Don't be fooloed by scams.

@karrZ-mi5km 3 жыл бұрын

If only this man was my personal teacher... Wonderful explanation as always

@vne200 2 жыл бұрын

A heartfelt 'thank you' for such a crystal-clear explanation. You are an exceptional teacher and your illustrations in this video helped me to understand old concepts in a completely new way. Well-done, sir, and once again 'thank you' for the role you are playing to educate those with a thirst for knowledge!

@vasilispapadellis8022 Жыл бұрын

EXCELENT....PERFECT...never seen such simple and detailed at the same time explanation of spark creation before in my entire career. Well done.

@nickgeorge2176 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best and clearest explanation I have ever seen, thank you.

@ThunderDog 3 жыл бұрын

The time spent to illustrate this and maintaining a logical progression was fantastic. Thank you.

@doninmichigan Жыл бұрын

I wish I had this video 50 years ago when I was working on my mini-bike, then some years later when I was starting my career in the electrical trade. Great presentation!

@yothu2431 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, the ability to explain an extremely complex process in terms that can be processed and understood by I would think most people. At school so many interesting things were taught, but the disconnect was the ability to provided context and real world applications of where and why it can be used. Well done Craig, you are a very talented person.

@Steelplayer59 3 жыл бұрын

I have 50 years of electronics theory and actual day to day practice. Yet, there were sections in your presentation that brought to life areas that only were vaguely understood by me, specifically the electron flow from the outer valence ring. Excellent voiceover work and graphics. No second thoughts about subscribing to your channel, and I’ll be sharing this with the many folks who come to me with questions. Your explanations far outpace my abilities to do so. Excellent work!

@drive42 2 жыл бұрын

This should be required viewing by anyone wishing to become competent in diagnosing modern small engine ignition systems. VERY WELL DONE!!!

@framcisboudreaux537 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Very well spoken. Kinda hypnotic and confident while taking. Hit on all the right words and none of the wrong ones. Moved through the lesson with a purpose. I feel like learning some more. Thanks again. Paul

@MrBillmechanic Жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. I AM AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. THISIS THE BEST EXPLANATION I HAVE EVER HEARD. YOU ARE AMAZING!! KEEP UP YOUR AMAZING WORK!!!

@stuart1030 10 ай бұрын

This whole series of videos are not basic. They are, bar none: the most educational and well produced tutorials on KZfaq. Thank you thank you for all the time and effort you have given freely to us. *************

@terencemeehan8237 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic! Always knew how coils and magnetos worked,but never at a molecular level, I enjoyed that immensely and it just goes to show your never too old to learn something fascinating. Thank you for your time.

@split150 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was 100% not prepared for this high of quality. Great information!

@the1spyderryder 2 жыл бұрын

As an electrical engineer that loves electronics your explanation is spot on. I have never heard the process explained better .

@stevenmiller7731 Жыл бұрын

You have explain this very clearly and thoroughly. I will now troubleshoot my gas powered craftsman 120 V/240 V generator 26 to fix the engine to get spark so that it will fire. I am well-informed and confident now that I can get this thing running!

@TheDe1deonly 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I've known most all of this, separately, for years; but you put it all together clearly and concisely...

@birdpow4706 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this clear and concise presentation. I now feel enlightened and much less mystified about electromagnetism. A life changing gift.

@LeeGretton-xj1jj Жыл бұрын

You’re presentation technique is spot on which makes the subject easy to understand, the level of detail you have included here is just right, thank you. EE Eng.

@donfitger9567 Жыл бұрын

6:12 A fantastic explanation, I am an electrician who has had a very detailed and exhaustive week of my instructor trying to put that in my head, it didn't stick. Now however I have a true understanding! Thank you, it's nice that you've made my life make sense!

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you. You are very welcome. Craig 👍

@burtlade1705 3 жыл бұрын

That was the best explanation of how a pointless system works I have ever seen. Thank you!

@QuaabQueb 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Now that is an explanation beyond 'Fascinating'. I can't wait for the video that shows how the system of points and condenser works. It's something I never understood.

@benkanobe7500 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! If only my science teachers were as good at explaining things as you are.... Thank you!

@tooneboone3869 10 ай бұрын

Being an 86 yr old electrician I now have a better grasp of the atomic level of this --- thanks

@Syncop8rNZ 3 жыл бұрын

You tricked me into an electromagnetism lesson! Good job, I enjoyed your explanation.

@richardgalli7262 3 жыл бұрын

I did not know about the smaller pickup coil. From this it is important the orientation of the smaller pickup coil to the rotation of the magnet.

@robertheinkel6225 2 жыл бұрын

I watched a Mustie1 video, where the engine would rip the rope out of your hand while starting. The owner had replaced the coil, but installed it backwards. The timing was now off, firing the plug at the wrong time, causing the engine to turn backward. Now I understand what was actually happening.

@111000100101001 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and the spark will be much weaker since the order at which the flywheel magnet energizes the coil and the trigger.

@paulniggel Жыл бұрын

at 73 years it proves one can never stop learning I am currently servicing my hayter Harrier had for 20 yrs changing coilpack etc, found this vid, totally inspiring & educational Brilliant thank you

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your awesome comment. I really do appreciate it. Craig 👍

@jacobreinen5392 10 ай бұрын

In my 48 years of life and search for knowledge I do not believe I have EVER heard/watched any instruction of complex technical material so beautifully articulated in such a clear, concise, succinct, and relevant manner! Thank you! I am excited to view more of your content! Please keep ‘em coming!!

@TheRepairSpecialist 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate it. Craig 👍👍👍

@clearprop Жыл бұрын

Just awesome. Educational videos as clear as this are incredibly rare. Thank you! 👍

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thank so much. I really appreciate it. Craig 👍

@johnwade5747 2 жыл бұрын

I've tried over and over to get guys to realize that its the OPENING of the points that times the spark and I always get an argument. Set points wider to advance,Across the board. Good video,for sure!

@sibalogh 2 жыл бұрын

Then least you always had the points to OPEN discussions on the topic, eh? 😁😉

@GoingtoHecq 2 жыл бұрын

So the opening of the points times the collapse of the magnetic field in the primary coil by disrupting the current! Unintuitive but it makes sense given the electrical theory behind it. I didn't get points ignition at all. Great comment!

@stacylangford8015 3 жыл бұрын

Never studied this before. Replaced some coils, but I didn't know about the trigger coil. Very good, technical explanation. Thank you!

@robinsage1964 2 жыл бұрын

Been working on engines for over 45 years and never truly understood this event. Well explained and shown. Thank you.

@stuckp1stuckp122 2 жыл бұрын

I’m teaching my teenager the basics of a lawnmower and we found the coil pack. I didn’t know how it worked , but your explanation was uniquely clear and properly detailed !

@manongjuan6657 3 жыл бұрын

Being an electrical technician myself this is very informative. It refreshes us. Tnx keep it up

@timmer9lives 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto T C… The absolute clearest explanation I’ve ever seen. Well done sir !!

@bobdrake7118 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of generating a spark in an internal engine. I never understood all the physics that was happening until now and I am 73 years old and worked on a great many motors. Thank You.

@williamhowells1615 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Your step by step approach leaves nothing out and is presented in a logical way that makes so much sense. You make no assumptions of your audience's knowledge which is helpful for novice or expert alike. I am keen to watch more of your videos.

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you. I really appreciate it. Craig

@arthouston7361 2 жыл бұрын

I think you could add two things: 1) the opposite end of the secondary coil being tied to the the frame of the laminated fixture to complete the HT circuit, and 2) an explanation of the previous version of this magneto ignition, which used a set of breaker contacts driven off the camshaft or an eccentric on the crank. Unlike the Kettering auto ignition, which collapses the Primary field when the contacts open, the magneto version initiates the spark when the contacts close. All in all, a good video!

@davismize 2 жыл бұрын

Spectacular!

@chrisstreet7384 2 жыл бұрын

That's why he said "basic explanation" pay attention.😉

@arthouston7361 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisstreet7384 Attention is why he got those recommendations. There is a big difference between "basic" and "incomplete." 😇

@chrisstreet7384 2 жыл бұрын

@@arthouston7361 most of the people that he is aiming this towards don't have any idea that it's incomplete. I'm assuming he said basic he had a time frame for this video. The fact that it's incomplete is beside the point. I am assuming that he said basic just to get people to watch and learn and get interested.All same time making a 15-minute video as opposed to a 30 or 45 minute video where people could lose interest.

@arthouston7361 2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisstreet7384 Interesting. I have to guess that you had nothing better to do today than to make a critique about expanding the knowledge of people who watched the video, assuming both the target audience and the intent of the content creator. A fascinating study on human motivations.

@paulworkman5755 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a technical writer myself, this "lesson" was (IMO) very well done!

@guybuccino7682 2 жыл бұрын

I think this was the most informative KZfaq video I've ever seen. I am 60+ and and still keep my small engines running mint. I've taken enough physics and chemistry courses to have been able to learn from the incredibly accurate, entertaining, and valuable content in this short but extremely interesting video how these coil packs work. Seeing the coil cut in half to expose what was really in there was awesome. I've had my hands on that particular coil pack many times but never knew exactly what went on. Well, now I do. Good job dude!

@nathantrost7773 2 жыл бұрын

I've been a mechanic for years, I understood the old points and condenser basics but never too much about the modern way of switching ( trigger coil ). Made sense. That was the best illustration I've ever seen. Thanks

@dlake8198 2 жыл бұрын

Craig, That was the clear, logical, step-by-step explanation I have always wanted to see. Bravo! The animations and actual cut-in-half transformer coil, showing the real life locations (initiator, primary, secondary coils) brought these electronics and physics concepts into full sunlight. Thank you.

@edwardbredfield1680 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT description of the process...well done.

@jimconverse5343 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Clear and thorough. Excellent job teaching a complex concept with no wasted motion.

@Josh-vg8cx 3 ай бұрын

30 years I’ve been asking for this explanation. Thank you!

@TheRepairSpecialist 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate your kind and motivating feedback. Craig 👍👍👍

@jimmybryan6760 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! All I knew before was it was a magnet moving past a coil, and that ignition occurs as the field collapses. The rest was a revelation, Thanks!

@davidjones8942 2 жыл бұрын

Which leads me to the obvious question, why add the schmitt trigger and second and third coils (trigger and primary coils) when you could generate a spark from the magnet passing a large secondary coil (which then would just be called the coil) and the result would be more reliable due to having less parts to go bad? Is it worth a more finely tuned spark to reduce overall reliability? (Assuming the answer to the first question)

@davidjones8942 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonka1 ok, thx!!!

@jorge-fj3nx 2 жыл бұрын

WOWWW!! That was a masterpiece explanation, thanks Craig for let us understand complicated things in the easiest way possible.

@freddesjardins7399 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of electron flow I have ever seen in my lifetime! Fantastic presentation ❤️

@mmccol5000 2 жыл бұрын

Best I have ever seen, I'm ready to retire after 52 years in this field and you put it down in 16 minutes....GREAT JOB!!!

@arthurfricchione8119 3 жыл бұрын

Craig this was definitely a very educational video. Thank you for putting it together and sharing it with us. I’ve looked at magnetos and flywheels my whole life and I’ve never seen it so well explained. In fact I have one in my shop right now and I’m going to compare it to your video. All of your videos that I have watched and I think I’ve watched just about everyone of them have taught me something. You know what components do but I myself like to know how they perform. Thank you Craig 👍😊

@petemoss9831 3 жыл бұрын

Something that had intrigued me for yonks was how contactor-less ignitions worked, but all clicked into place after watching the vid. Love this style of teaching/learning i.e., why and how. For my practical’s classes, I attend a Canadian guy who likes a beer, also, a couple of others others too. Great work by all, many thanks.

@winkworkshop 3 ай бұрын

This was phenomenal. You did an incredible job of explaining this in a way that helped me understand more than just a hand-wave over the physics, but also not so in-depth that I felt lost. You have a knack for instruction. Thanks for taking the time and effort to explain this. You really helped me out

@johnmckenna8989 2 жыл бұрын

...A concise explanation....Here I am working on 3 lawnmowers that were left out over winter,....Just had one start and mowed the lawn to give it a good run, 2 to go (very messed up)....I'll start with the Craftsman.....Your timing is excellent......John (west coast, Can.)

@rudyv5325 2 жыл бұрын

What was of interest to me in this very comprehensive explanation was the use of the transistors . I recall many decades ago small engines had a set of " points" similar to (much) older car ignition systems. All that mechanical switching changed in the early 1970s with the introduction of solid state electronics, AKA transistors. The circuit diagram drawn in the video is a clear explanation of just that transistorized switching circuit... where the " points" used to function Great lesson

@mrcryptozoic817 2 жыл бұрын

So that's why we don't see points anymore! The function is necessary, the device isn't.

@caduceus33 2 жыл бұрын

Craig, you do an amazing job of explaining how things work, and of making great visuals to go along with them!

@ChristopherBix 2 жыл бұрын

A brilliant and wonderfully illustrated explanation. Not overly simplified, but well explained and and easily understood. Bravo! Thank you.

@skyespye6053 11 ай бұрын

I repaired and maintained lawnmowers for five decades, and this is the first time I understood the process of the coil! Thank you very very much

@homerclese1954 3 жыл бұрын

really opened my eyes on the deep physics of magnetic fields

@matterantimatter1 3 жыл бұрын

if there were teachers that could explain principals of science in this manner there would be a lot more smarter people, to run this planet and beyond

@daos3300 2 жыл бұрын

there are, and they do. and so, there are.

@rickzelaya1960 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation I have come across. Most people call the ground negative and the wiring positive, when in fact is the other way around. This explanation makes perfect sense.

@robmiller1808 2 жыл бұрын

That was So much more than I expected. Very clear voice, well paced with great animation and impressive detail that was well explained. Impressive, thank you.

@vinopan5374 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent explanation of ignition module workings! I thought I understood until you clearly explained it! Thank you so much. Keep these kinds of educational videos coming!

@davidm.4670 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidwillard7334 Dave - instead of the repetitious comment w/o info how about a link to your B&S manual of the 80s ? = more helpful ...

@steveash656 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating to hear such an in-depth explanation. Thanks 👍

@Africa1000 8 ай бұрын

Singularly the most clearly explained tutorial on how a coil works. You sir, have no idea how valuable your work is.

@TheRepairSpecialist 8 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks. That is one of the best comments I've ever received and I'm truly grateful to you. Craig

@nickstanko13 2 жыл бұрын

Craig... best explanation ever heard ! Thank you for your time to make this video

@clarkg9805 3 жыл бұрын

It just doesn't get clearer than that, a very informative video, thank-you so much for sharing.

@Boscovius 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Sir! You have taken my understanding of basic electrical theory to the next level.

@ericmaurer3337 Жыл бұрын

The older engines also had a coil and magnet, and points. I always wondered why all the newer engines no longer needed points, a fact that older mechanics were happy about. Seeing the trigger coil and transistors explains why we no longer need points, a happy development.

@Ninja_Drummer Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video mate- I love tinkering with small engines but never understood the inner workings of the coil pack until today. Thanks!!

@EzRay11 3 жыл бұрын

You Sir are a genius! I thought I understood the basics of a magneto. It seems I didn’t know nearly enough. KZfaq should give you a raise. Cheers Craig