KyleB
New Member
Ok guys I have a problem. I searched the forum for weak spark but really didn't much info. I see where many have mentioned they have no spark but a weak spark is what I have. The 96 xp ran great for the day but as my son was starting to load it on the trailer it quit and would not start again. After many checks I discovered the front cylinder plug was fouled. No big deal I had a replacement and gapped it correctly (according to the shop manual) and went ahead and replaced both plugs. Tried to start her but she would not. She would only "putter" and then when the demand for power was applied she would sputter and stop. I took the plugs out and it seems that there is simply not enough spark to ignite the fuel air mixture in the cylinders. I checked the spark by grounding the plug on the engine block and sure enough I have a spark but it is very weak. Not blue like it should be but an orange spark. I checked my shop manual and it said that it could be a sheared key in the flywheel. for the love of pete I don't know how that could affect it but that's what it says. I'm thinking that it may be a bad ground somewhere or possibly an ignition coil. I want to start with simple first and work my way to the flywheel. What does the collective wisdom of the group think? Thanks.
Kyle
Kyle