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    Archive through June 13, 2018

    yeah......im an idiot. besides that being obvious now, do you have any other thoughts or suggestions for me?
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    Archive through June 13, 2018

    Kraig, No it does not turn over even with the spark plug out. It coasted to a stop. The starter generator still engages and spins but the pulley attached to the engine is stuck and wont allow the belt to spin. I had to add roughly 1-1.5qt of SAE30 to get it up to a good operating level.
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    Archive through June 13, 2018

    Couple shots of the spark plug aftermath. Any suggestions?
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    Archive through June 13, 2018

    Hi guys, long time, no talk. I come to you today with a big fear. I started up my 127 to mow the lawn this morning and it started smoking and shut down within 1 minute of running. I opened the hood and checked the oil to find that it was very low. I then added some oil and tried to start it...
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    Archive through April 17, 2018

    Marty, Thank you. When I get home ill take a look at it again. I probably mixed the wires up trying to get it put back together in a hurry. That’s a beauty by the way!!
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    Archive through April 17, 2018

    I replaced my ignition switch on my 127 today prior to heading to work and went to turn the key to verify it was functional and the engine turned over while the key was in the “ON” position rather than the “START” position. After turning the key further into the “START” position it fired right...
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    Archive through February 28, 2018

    Gerry, If I stated that the points were staying open than that is a typo...The points are brand new and work fine. Ill try your bent wire trick for top dead center and let you know my findings. Marty, Thanks for the info. Its certainly worth a shot at this point to take the bowl off and try...
  8. C

    Archive through February 28, 2018

    Also, with the spark plug removed and cranking the motor I feel air coming out of the spark plug hole.
  9. C

    Archive through February 28, 2018

    Ron, thanks for the detailed reply. I'm getting a nice blue spark with the plug pulled and grounded. I think I'll pull the carb as you suggested and get to the valves and check their gap. I'll keep you guys posted.
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    Archive through February 28, 2018

    Earl, Im not sure that the engine was rebuilt. I had bought the 127 off a guy that had gotten it from another guy whom didnt finish the restoration. With that said, im not sure if the engine was rebuilt of not. Doug, Thanks for the link to that write up. I went ahead and started to do the...
  11. C

    Archive through February 28, 2018

    Steve, it turns over as soon as I turn the key. If i hold the key in the start position it will eventually backfire. Exactly how would i test for compression? Frank, Im getting 4 ohms across the positive and negative side of the coil. The other checks seem to be satisfactory as well.
  12. C

    Archive through February 28, 2018

    Ethan, Ill have to do some reading and try to see if the timing is off. Also, the engine will backfire (occasionally) with both the carb and with starting fluid. Other than that the starter just spins everything up but the engine doesnt fire. Any chance its the coil?
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    Archive through February 27, 2018

    Ethan, The Carb was also rebuilt last week. Definitely getting fuel. Doug, Im a newbie at all of this so forgive my ignorance. But I thought that by replacing the points and setting the gap (to .020) that I essentially was taking care of any timing issue that might have been there. Am I way...
  14. C

    Archive through February 27, 2018

    Ok guys...I STILL haven't been able to get the 127 running. A quick recap-I was getting spark but the engine wouldn't fire. After reading some input from you guys I went ahead and replaced the spark plug, condenser, and the points but am still not getting anywhere. No fire from the engine but...
  15. C

    Archive through February 14, 2018

    Ron, thanks for the input. Ill keep that in mind when I dig in tomorrow afternoon.
  16. C

    Archive through February 14, 2018

    Matt, thanks for the input. I'll try and check the timing and let you know my outcome. Kraig, I appreciate you following up with me regarding the shaft length. Marty was able to dig one out of his collection for me.
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    Archive through February 14, 2018

    So I was able to get the starter put on the 127 today and had hoped that the engine would just turn over and start right up. If only I had that amount of luck... I checked for spark and confirmed that I was getting spark. I proceeded to pull the carburetor and gave it a good once-over and...
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    Archive through February 12, 2018

    Thanks Digger. Hoping to have the 127 ready for its first startup by next week.
  19. C

    Archive through February 11, 2018

    Hey guys. This might be a silly question so forgive me if it is. What is the correct Trans filter for my 127? Ive read the manual and it states the trans fluid but doesnt mention anything about which filter to use...
  20. C

    Archive through February 09, 2018

    Kraig, No offense taken! I appreciate gaining the knowledge from you guys in any way you give it. If you can end up getting me the size of the steering tube for my 127 that would be more than helpful. I wish mine had the patina your 125 has!
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