7016 Simplicity Tractor

[karting007 0]

I have a 7016 Simplicity Tractor that we just rebuilt the motor on. This tractor has a 16HP Cast Iron Engine on it. We were trying to start it for the first time this past weekend. It ran fine for our first 15 minute run. We shut it off, changed the oil, tried to restart it and it would not fire. We checked and adjusted the points several times. We also replaced the points for a second time. No luck. It would spark some but was not enough consistently to start the motor. The gap on the armature is set correctly. The points are set correctly. The gap on the spark plug (new also) was set correctly. Anybody have this issue in the past? Any ideals? Thanks!! Tony

[JimDk 0]

Tony, Welcome to the club. As you did not mention changing the condensor, that would be the first thing to try. Good luck, Jim

[karting007 0]

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Originally posted by JimDk
Tony, Welcome to the club. As you did not mention changing the condensor, that would be the first thing to try. Good luck, Jim

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Sorry Jim, I did not mention it, but the condensor was changed twice also. The parts we originally replaced the points and condensor were all from a local parts store and were not OEM Briggs and Stratton parts. I am going today to pick up B&S parts. Hopefully that will work. Thanks for the reply. Tony

[RickS 1]

Tony, Remember just because the condensor is new does not mean it works. I would suggest replacing it with one that you know works. Not this only works if you have a second tractor. Or try a third condensor. Welcome to the club! Rick........

[Brettw 617]

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Remember just because the condensor is new does not mean it works. I would suggest replacing it with one that you know works. Not this only works if you have a second tractor. Or try a third condensor.

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Ditto on the plug.

[rpickle 0]

Is the engine spinning fast enough? Low battery or starter/gen not spinning her over fast enough to get good spark. Just a thought.

[Steve_Wyrick 0]

Sheared flywheel key.

[karting007 0]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Greatly appreciated. I will try working through the list and see what I find. Thanks again.

[Storm7012 0]

That thing running yet?

[karting007 0]

Hi Storm, Yes, we bypassed the condensor and points last night and installed a Mega Fire Control module. It fired right up without even using the choke. It really sounds good and has a lot more get up and go. It has been a long road, but I think it will be worth it in the long run. Tony

[Storm7012 0]

I remember my first one. Soon you'll have a barn full too....lol

[Storm7012 0]

Tony, you going to post about the unfortunate accident?

[karting007 0]

Not much to say. I got the tractor mowing and was working out the kinks. Blew a belt on the starter/generator and it hit the gas line. Gas leaked out onto the motor and the tractor caught fire. Now I have to start again. Just my luck. It was mowing good too. Oh well what are ya gonna do?

[3314WV 0]

YIKES !! talk about a bad experience.......Hopefully it was mowing good enough to give you the incentive to press on.....:)

[karting007 0]

I will not be defeated!!! LOL!! Ya, I am planning on finishing this thing if it kills me. I am not a quitter. It will not win!! Thanks for the encouragement.

[Storm7012 0]

You go Tony....

[Storm7012 0]

Hope you don't mind Tony.....Here's the pic he sent me after the fire.....