Old Tecumseh

I need help with the fuel pump install on my bolens g16x1 it has a Tecumseh 16 hp in it and a Walbro carb with a Walbro 3001 fuel pump. Idk how to install it and need help!

Ok I figured out the pump but now it has no spark. And it has the regular facory key switch but the last owner put an ignition switch in it too it's connected to the positive side of the ignition coil and the other lead for the switch isn't connected to anything. What should it be connected to?

Dipshaw87 wrote:

it has the regular facory key switch but the last owner put an ignition switch in it too

Sooo... It has TWO ignition switches? Is there a point to this? Perhaps just remove the redundancy. If you've got no spark, this freakadelic wiring in't doing you any favours at all.

Yup, the wire coming outta the coil is probably the kill switch wire. Remove the key switch and put in a toggle. Add a momentary pushbutton starter switch ( the cheap horn buttons from autozone work fine ) There is a wiring guide on here. This thread might help

https://www.atltf.com/t515-ive-removed-my-wiring-and-i-dont-know-how-to-wire-it-back-up

Id suggest rewiring the ignition just to be on the safe side takes a little time but I think itd be worth the effort

As far as I know the second switch that is connected to the positive side of the coil and the other to the negative it should kill the engine shouldn't it? I have no idea on how to rewire an old solid state ignition with the coil before. I could post pictures if you'd like

theres a diagram or two floating round here somewhere

Ok now here's a dumb question is there a plastic replacement float for an old walbro carb?

might have to go brass or look for a complete carb they may make a replacement

http://www.jackssmallengines.com/ check here

Do you know of any links for the websites?

Whoops I read your post wrong lol sorry.

lol

Well in that website they just have the brass floats. I'm gonna see if I can price a float or just go with a whole new carb

Dipshaw87 wrote:

Well in that website they just have the brass floats. I'm gonna see if I can price a float or just go with a whole new carb

brass float will last longer than a plastic

Oh ok. Well I'm still not getting any spark I've got fuel but no spark :/

Locate the kill wire coming off the coil (magneto). Disconnect it from what ever it is connected to. Crank engine. Report results.

It's not a magneto it's an ignition coil and it just cranks that's it

You're going to have to be more specific. By definition, ALL our engine's magnetos ARE ignition coils. Are you trying to tell me it's an external, 12v POWERED coil? If it IS, then bypass everything and hotwire the coil to verify operation.

Yes it is an external single 12v ignition coil and how would I do that? Just hook it up to 12 volts?

jumper cable mate

Ok do i just keep it connected when I try and start it?

Generally. Why don't you post a couple pics showing the coil details, etc.