Vintage Briggs - Need help with points and ignition coil

[Ronniebisme]

I have a 190402-164201 8HP Briggs I have tried to source an ignition coil module but see they are NLA. Points and condenser are easily found. Then I read you can use a pointless coil but I can find any for this 8 HP unit
Thoughts or ideas ?

 

[StarTech]

If you have an aluminum block then use Briggs 398811.

 

[Ronniebisme]

I believe it is aluminum at least the head cover is , so I would use points and condenser with this unit

 

[StarTech]

I believe it is aluminum at least the head cover is , so I would use points and condenser with this unit

If you use the 398811 then you would disable the points as the coil pack has a self contain trigger module.

 

[dana a]

I had an engine with a bad coil and found one that fit but was originally matched to a smaller flywheel. I put it on and it ran. I never did put it to use so I don't know how long it would last.

 

[Ronniebisme]

If you use the 398811 then you would disable the points as the coil pack has a self contain trigger module.

Thank you

 

[Ronniebisme]

One more question. What is the correct spark plug for this 8 HP engine

 

[dpscott]

16-18 thousandths normally

 

[paulmowers]

Sparkplug most likely bm6a, or b2lm j19lm if it takes the larger form plug

 

[Rivets]

J19LM gapped at .030”.