[AT] Tecumseh too far advanced

[CEE VILL]

Will,

If this is an older engine like an early HH 120 (before 1967 or 1968) having 
point ignition, the points will be under a cover  on the right side of the 
block near the front.  If the point gap is too wide, that will cause early 
ignition.  I think .020" is recommended, but it may be a little less.  
Usually the point gap becomes narrow over time (results in late timing)  due 
to ware of the fiber rod that actuated the points, but someone may have 
gapped yours too wide.  If you have points, check them out.

Charlie V. in WNY

>From: "Will Powell" <william.neff.powell at comcast.net>
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>Subject: [AT] Tecumseh too far advanced
>Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:53:14 -0700
>
>Hello;
>
>I have a Sears tractor with a 12hp Tecumseh engine.
>
>When I go to start it the spark is so far advanced that you can hear the
>starter stop when ignition happens. Sounds like "wuh wuh wuh urh urh whu
>whu whu urh".   Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't....
>
>Is there a way to retard the spark? Would it require an offset flywheel
>key?
>
>Regards;
>
>Will Powell (PA)
>
>
>
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