Recent content by MrGbo

We used to use them on some car models years ago where the exhaust manifold was at the front of the engine next to the plugs. Like this

Something like these.

I managed to sort it out. contaminated fuel. One of my younger kids thought water went into the fuel tank ?‍♂️ I stripped and emptied the carb, emptied and refilled the fuel tank. Now it runs like a dream again. Thank you all for your help.

I did actually try 2 different spark plugs earlier, sorry i forgot to mention that. I thought 2 spark plugs couldn't be defective but they were.

Hi folks, I now have a new spark plug that sparks away nicely. Still not running though. I took the carb off and refitted the old one, It started for about half a second and then stopped. I have just blown down the fuel inlet on the new carb after blocking the air inlet and where the primer bulb...

The coil I bought was from Mr. Bezos website. It's description is "OuyFilters OxoxO Ignition Coil Compatible with 593872 799582 798534 Compatible with Briggs & Stratton 08P500 08P600 093J02 09P600 09P700". I borrowed a multi meter from my neighbour (I really need to get one of these) and tested...

Hi, thank you for the replies. I set the gap with a folded peice of paper as I can't find my guages (after points were no longer used on cars I thought I'd never need these again!). I'll try disconnecting the kill switch wire. I tried 2 different plugs but I can grab one from the car and see if...

Hello, I hope everyone is well. I have a problem with my lawn mower that has completely baffled me. It's a 2015 McColloch M46-125WR with a briggs and stratton 450E engine. Earlier on in the year I replaced the carb as it was running very lumpy with more smoke than what should be normal coming...