Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Vanguard 18, Cant find a good coil

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61hawk
05-07-09, 07:41 PM
I picked up an 18 vanguard engine for my zero turn.I wanted to check it out before I installed it. First thing I checked was spark only to find none. Then I cleaned the flywheel and coils also regapped at .010. Once again no spark. So a friend had a spare parts engine ( 16HP Vanguard) so I borrowed his coils. once again no spark. Then I said forget the cheap way. I ordered new after market ones on the internet. (being cheap is a habit with me) I installed the new coils only to find no spark. I went back and double check for correct part number, which it was. The one thing I did notice the second time is the note saying that this is a replacement for part number 492341You would think I would give up by now, but no I found another parts engine that I checked for spark before I removed the coils. Now I figure if I take both coils and the flywheel, which to me I believe is the whole ignition system it has to work. Guess what it doesnt> I just dont believe I could have 8 bad coils and 2 bad flywheels. Can someone help ????? Mod 350442 Spec 0043-01

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