I have this old motor in my shop and would like to figure out how to change the points. I'm having a hard time getting the flywheel off and hate to spend money on the repair manual if I don't have to. Model: 80232, Type: 0164 06. Anyone have any expertise they'd like to share?
If the coil is OK, forget about the points and fit an electronic conversion module. I sell them at £8.99 + P&P, and the flywheel does not have to come off.
If you want to stay original, you will either need the proper Briggs puller, or ...
Remove starter clutch. Find a socket that is a good fit on the end of the crankshaft, to act as a protector. Place a lever behind the flywheel and apply pressure in the direction of 'off'. Not too much is needed - you are not going to lever it off!
Using an 8oz hammer, hit the socket you have placed over the crank end. Usually, one or two blows will pop the flywheel off with no damage.
You can now access the ignition gear.
phil_saunders@bigfoot.com
Phil Saunders
November 2008
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