brandonjohnson
Cadet
- Joined
- May 4, 2011
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Hello,
I just purchased a 1969 55 HP model number 5555. Already have a 20HP running pretty good and wanted to see if I could upgrade. Bought it for $50.
Before I start investing in fixing it or scrapping it for parts on ebay, I want to see if I can get it running!
I know to:
Check Compression - by hand, I know the pistons are not locked, (like my old one)
Check Spark. Plugs are pretty old looking and I have some new ones already so going to run test with them.
But on the old one, (and this one), I was pulling it by hand to check spark. Here is my question
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1. This one has a starter. My current one is pull string only.
2. It has wiring. I have looked up the wiring and what they mean. But I don't have a key ignition.
What is the best way "hot wire" this motor to a battery to see if it will turn over and if it has some spark.
THanks guys!!!!
I just purchased a 1969 55 HP model number 5555. Already have a 20HP running pretty good and wanted to see if I could upgrade. Bought it for $50.
Before I start investing in fixing it or scrapping it for parts on ebay, I want to see if I can get it running!
I know to:
Check Compression - by hand, I know the pistons are not locked, (like my old one)
Check Spark. Plugs are pretty old looking and I have some new ones already so going to run test with them.
But on the old one, (and this one), I was pulling it by hand to check spark. Here is my question
1. This one has a starter. My current one is pull string only.
2. It has wiring. I have looked up the wiring and what they mean. But I don't have a key ignition.
What is the best way "hot wire" this motor to a battery to see if it will turn over and if it has some spark.
THanks guys!!!!