[SOLVED] Tecumseh 6.5 needs new ignition

jsh1102 · 10-11-2009, 02:47 PM

Bought a new ignition for Toro 22" recycler but am not sure how to gap magnets on flywheel - any suggestions

**Basementgeek** · 10-11-2009, 06:00 PM

Air space should be 0.010-.020 according to my old book

BG

Vatar · 10-11-2009, 08:58 PM

I've found that business cards and playing cards are about the right width so I would try those.

jsh1102 · 10-12-2009, 09:42 PM

Thanks for the info - installed and gapped - started on first pull!!!

**Basementgeek** · 10-12-2009, 10:13 PM

Thanks for letting us know.

BG

10-11-2009, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
jsh1102 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	[SOLVED] Tecumseh 6.5 needs new ignition Bought a new ignition for Toro 22" recycler but am not sure how to gap magnets on flywheel - any suggestions

10-11-2009, 06:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,496 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Tecumseh 6.5 needs new ignition Air space should be 0.010-.020 according to my old book BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

10-11-2009, 08:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vatar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26 OS: 2000 Professional	Re: Tecumseh 6.5 needs new ignition I've found that business cards and playing cards are about the right width so I would try those.

10-12-2009, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
jsh1102 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Tecumseh 6.5 needs new ignition Thanks for the info - installed and gapped - started on first pull!!!

10-12-2009, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,496 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Tecumseh 6.5 needs new ignition Thanks for letting us know. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP