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Thank you for the torque setting. If I buy a new coil would someone have a link to what I would need as I don’t have a clue. These are the two I have found Magnetron Kit 394970 or 591420 (was 793281) Ignition Armature.

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Have now decided to fit all four tines to each rotor. Couldn’t help thinking it didn’t look right with three.

It now looks nice and balanced and should give better results when working.

The 4HP engine is more than up to it.

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I have Samsung, the photo size can be altered in 2 seconds connected the camera to computer and uploaded straight from the cameras memory card or storage. I use photo size for Email, no need to transfer the photo to the computer unless you want to.

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Looking good, that should turn a few heads at the allotment.well done.

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I’ve just checked my B&S repair manual and it states the flywheel tightening torque is 55ftlbs (75Nm)

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If you need to buy a new coil it will have the magnetron device included so, don’t waste your money on new points etc !

Last time I looked, a new coil was about £38.00.

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As an organiser of several events and gatherings over the years I can only agree with the above comments, the more the merrier but a phone call would be a good idea !!

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Whilst on holiday in North Yorkshire, a Martin Markham spreader popped up on the bay in Harrogate (not far away from where we are staying – that’s handy), we picked it up today in a borrowed trailer and its now waiting to be picked up by a carrier tomorrow (no room to get it home)

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Before I wasted £15 on points and condenser I tested the coil from the end of the spark plug lead to the metal body and got a reading of 2.70 ohm. If I test the lead that comes from the coil to the condenser it gives a reading then drops down to 0.00, So should I be testing for continuity instead.

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hello there as an organiser of an event in the north east of England I would turn anyone with an exhibit away, we need as many entries as possible however a lot of rallies do not accept entries on the day. my advice would be to ring them as regards your machine not being bulled up and shiny a lot of exhibits are in what I call their working clothes ie as found good luck and happy rallying

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Do you know where I can get a copy of the torque settings for the engine.

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Hi Jim, I’ll pop over one evening and pick them up. My wife’s in hospital at the moment but, coming out tomorrow otherwise, I would have already been over.

Don’t worry, plenty of paint left !

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looking very smart, i have some wheels for you so save a little orange paint..

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I need some advice on what’s best to do as when I removed the flywheel I found this in the photo and when I went to clean the points the metal wire snapped.

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Fit the magnetron conversion. You don’t have to remove the flywheel then which if you don’t have the right tools is difficult. I fitted it to the Briggs on my Wizard and it’s quite easy to fit. Also a good idea to overhaul the carb and fit a new plug too. Contact Briggsbits for parts.

Recently, I fitted a 5.5HP Chinese built Honda copy which cost less than re-building the Briggs (£117) Only required a mod to the belt tensioner, otherwise it was straightforward.

Merry Tiller spares on line stock many of the other parts you may need.

So yes, the Wizard is worth restoring. I’ve had mine 4 years now and it’s given sterling service and was worth the expense.

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