reynoldston
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Got a old wood splitter that set in a field for about ten years. This has a 5.5 hp tecumseh. To get it running I installed new piston rings, ground valves, new crank seals, complete ignition with old style points, and rebuilt carburetor with a kit. Now about 99% of the time it will start with two pulls with the starter rope. But boy that 1% of the time it just won't start. It will fire a few times but just won't start. Now I let it set for a few days and it will start right up. What I was wondering do they make something I can do away with the points and condenser and also if that would fix it or not? Another thing I was thinking maybe SAE 30 oil is too heavy?