OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Victa Two Stroke Engines VICTA 1980 2-STROKE LAWN MOWER: NO SPARK

just a thought...

To me it looks like an ignitor system. If so then the ignitor if connected backwards the system will still spark; just out of time as would triggering on the wrong pulse from the flywheel.

Here old points systems used positive ground and the newer versions use negative ground. The polarity of the flywheel magnets determined which way ignitor has to setup.

Ok- so what do I do to reverse it? change the leads around to the opposite side?

Thanks for your help here

Ok- so what do I do to reverse it? change the leads around to the opposite side?

Thanks for your help here

The wire from the module goes to the far side terminal on the coil

The other thing to try, is pulling the earthing pin out of the carby, to disconnect the cutout switch.
These crude switches are notably trouble-prone, so it's best to eliminate that as a cause.

"These crude switches are notably trouble-prone," Gadge would that not be the understatement of the year, I would be more likely to call it an abomination

ok thanks all

I will try these suggestions tonight when i get home and let you know how it goes

Hi Crowster36,

As Norm has said, I have spent countless hours trying to get a strong enough spark to jump the spark plug gap.

For your interest, here is the link to the thread detailing the diagnosis that may be helpful:

Identify Victa Pro 550