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• Jun 2, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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Lee,

Very nice work!! What did you seal the float with?

Jim

 

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• Jun 2, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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Jim S said:

Lee,

Very nice work!! What did you seal the float with?

Jim

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I used Seal All, you can pick it up at autozone for a few bucks a tube..You will see on the lable that it is gas and oil resistant.

 

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• Jun 3, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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Almost ready

 

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• Jun 3, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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That's insane! I only hope that mine will look half as good as that. I purchased a replacement coil on ebay like you referenced earlier in this thread. Where did you find a replacement spark plug wire? I tried NAPA this evening without any luck and I will try a local mower repair shop tomorrow when they are open.

 

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• Jun 3, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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My plug wire is original...I clipped about 1/4" off the coil end.
But if you need a vintage plug wire...think Harley shop.

 

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• Jun 4, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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Lee,

The coil I purchased off ebay had a pointed metal pin coming out of the bottom where the spark plug wire should attach. I purchased a spark plug wire at Autozone that was close to the correct diameter. I trimmed the end and inserted it into the coil. If I was sophisticated and had a continuity tester, I'm sure that I would be able to test the connection. However, I will use more of the trial and error method.

I took your advice and used "seal all" to coat the cork float. I think I will apply one more coat to ensure that everything is sealed properly. I just ordered new points and a condenser off ebay. Have you had any luck locating aftermarket decals for your mower?

Sean

 

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• Jun 4, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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The only decal I am aware of is the one for fuel oil mix on the tank...and I havn't found it yet. But I have a while, it still has to go to paint.

 

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• Jun 7, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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In regards to spark plug wire, you should only use solid core not carbon core resistor wire when servicing magneto ignition. It is available at any Johnson & Evinrude outboard motor dealer.

 

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• Jun 7, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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LB8210 said:

In regards to spark plug wire, you should only use solid core not carbon core resistor wire when servicing magneto ignition. It is available at any Johnson & Evinrude outboard motor dealer.

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That is good info...thanks for the reply

 

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• Jun 7, 2014 / RPM Lawnboy Iron horse 8fh11lb

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Just gave the old deck a quick wash down. Think I have enough original paint to get the color matched