All my questions have been answered!

[djblancett 3]

Hello all:

I joined up because I have a K161 on a TroyBilt Rototiller.  I have no idea how old this is. The ignition quit and I ran out of ideas to get it running.  I finally broke down and took it to a service center and they told me that the repair(s) would cost $1100.00!  Holy s**t!  What were they going to do?  needless to say, I picked the tiller up and brought it home.  

I started looking for parts and advice online, and I found Red Square.  I signed up, made my first post in "Wanted", (new coil) and started reading posts.  About 2 hours in, I found a 141, 161, 181 service manual, and a whole bunch of good advice on troubleshooting a reluctant ignition system.  I did not know that the gap between the magnet and the coil is so critical, nor did I know that a .020 point gap is non-negotiable.  I set the gap on both components and was rewarded with a spark!  I spent a happy hour cleaning a gummy carburetor, added fuel, and it started on the third pull.  

Thanks for being here!  Best example of "Seek and ye shall find" I have encountered in a very long time.  You gotta LOVE the internet, and sites like this.  

Who knows,maybe I'll find a Wheel Horse that needs some Love and become a true believer.

Thanks again for being here and the information you folks share freely.

Dave Blancett

[dennist 139]

So much great info here. Welcome to RS.

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[rexman72 210]

dennis what are you doing up at 2am in the morning lol

[JC 1965 1,530]

Hello and 

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[djblancett 3]

Thanks for the howdy-do's.  I'll keep poking around here as the info is interesting.  (that is, when I'm not chasing the rototiller around the yard)

Cheers,

Dave

[Jake Kuhn 1,554]

[tunahead72 2,400]

Hi Dave, and welcome!

Do you have an owner's manual for your tiller? It's well worth having if you can track one down.

Happy chasing!

[Amanda 81]

Welcome to Red Square!!!!

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